Abuja – February 6, 2024 – Viewpoint Housing News.
Nigeria is projected to face severe weather events this year and in the upcoming years, including droughts, floods, erosion, and rising sea levels, according to the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and Climate Action Africa (CAA).
Public health, agriculture, water resources, and settlements are among the industries that are most at danger, according to the authorities.
In order to tackle the urgent problem of climate change in the nation, NCCC and CAA have pioneered a collaboration. .A Memorandum of Understanding was signed over the weekend at the NCCC office in Abuja, solidifying the cooperation.According to the two organisations, the goal of this partnership is to coordinate efforts to address Nigeria’s susceptibility to the effects of climate change.
“It exemplifies a collective dedication to addressing this issue, establishing a standard for proactive and significant actions in the face of worldwide climate concerns,” they said
At the signing were Dr Salisu Dahiru, the NCCC’s director general; Grace Oluchi Mbah, the CAA’s executive director and co-founder; Michael Ivenso, the NCCC’s director of energy, transportation, and infrastructure; and other officials of the two organisations.
Dr Salisu Dahiru emphasised the importance of the alliance by saying, “Our partnership with Climate Action Africa is a pivotal step towards building a climate-resilient Nigeria.” We want to work together to quickly address weaknesses and find long-term solutions for our country.
The executive director of CAA and co-founder Grace Oluchi Mbah reiterated that, “immediate and collective action is required due to Nigeria’s vulnerability to climate change.” We hope to transform Nigeria’s future and create a global example through this cooperation by using the power of innovation, sustainable practices, policy discourse, and community participation.
Nigeria is ranked 179th in terms of readiness and 53rd most susceptible to climate change in the 2021 Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index.
