Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has identified climate change as one of the greatest development challenges confronting the present generation, warning that its effects continue to threaten livelihoods through desertification, land degradation, recurrent flooding and declining agricultural productivity.
The governor made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Jigawa State governance structure for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, as well as the launch of Environmental Societies in tertiary institutions and Environmental Clubs in schools, held in Dutse.
The event was officially inaugurated by the Second Lady of Nigeria, Hajiya Nana Kash...
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Climate change critical development challenge – Gov Namadi
Source: Daily Post
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