COP 27- Nigeria partner youths on Climate action
Zeniat Abubakar, Abuja
The Nigerian Government says it will continue to recongnised the role and contributions of youth towards achieving its climate change mitigation target.
The country’s Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi stated this during a side event, on Intergenerational Dialogue between leaders and the youths, organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development at the ongoing COP 27 taking place in Egypt.
He noted that the youth are also valuable contributors to climate action as agents of change, entrepreneurs and innovators.
“The truth is that the youth must be involved in all climate change mitigation efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria going forward.” He stated.
The minister, however charged the youth to participate in climate action programmes and achieve a specific results for themselves and Nigeria.
Acknowledging the critical role of the youth in Climate Change mitigation, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, said that Youth unprecedented mobilization around the world shows the massive power they possess to contribute meaningfully in achieving the objectives of COP 27 and beyond.
“Young people are not only victims of climate change, they are also valuable contributors to climate action as agents of change, entrepreneurs and innovators.” He said.
While commending the youth for their resilience and forward-thinking in the areas of climate change mitigation, the Minister appeal to the youth to support the efforts of the Nigerian government at ensuring a better world for them and those that will come after.
“COP27 is happening during a time when Nigeria is grappling with the multi-faceted impacts of Climate Change ranging from flooding, drought, deforestation and heat waves.” He explained.
Mr Dare also assured of maximum support and contribution of his Ministry to recognize and amplify the indispensable role of young people in driving sustainable development and sustainable environments.
He also used the occasion to announce the launch of Project 250k for Climate Change, a project that will support Nigerian youths to plant and nurture two hundred and fifty thousand trees across the federation.
