NGO to inaugurate climate change clubs in Adamawa, Yobe Schools

PLAN International, an NGO has planned to come up with climate change clubs targeting schools and communities in Adamawa and Yobe States.

Nubwa Ibrahim, plan’s social behavioral change Communication Officer, disclosed this at the end of a five- day capacity building workshop for journalists and other stakeholders in Kano state.

The stakeholders were drawn from National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Academicians, Ministry of Environment and NIMET.

Ibrahim said the programme would be implemented in 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Adamawa and Yobe states, with seven LGAs in each state.

She said the project, with support from Zurich foundation, aimed to educate young people about the causes and consequences of climate hazards.

Ibrahim added that it would also equip them with skills to build resilience to equip young people with the knowledge and tools of addressing environmental challenges while providing long lasting solutions in a more innovative way.

“The programme will foster a sense of responsibility for the environment, advocate for sustainable practices and to inspire others to take actions.

“It will create a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who are committed to a more sustainable future”, she said.

According to her, the school teachers will act as focal persons for the activity.

“They will receive training on climate change from experts, so they will be able to facilitate sessions and transfer knowledge on climate change for actions.

Mr Mathew Aliyu, Climate Change Resilience Influencing Officer and resource person, said the strategy for influencing climate resilience is divided into three phases.

The phases include foundation and awareness-building, policy advocacy and capacity-building, as well as implementation, support, and monitoring.

“ZCRA Nigeria’s structured approach to climate resilience advocacy focuses on partnerships, awareness, and policy engagement, with a commitment to ensuring no one is left behind in climate action,” he said.

He called on participants to join the effort in building climate-resilient communities.

Prof. Ambrose Zemba, a lecturer at Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, described the workshop as timely, considering the effects of climate change in the targeted states.

He urged participants to apply the knowledge gained in addressing climate change challenges in the country.

NAN / Foluke Ibitomi