Nigeria Warns Climate Change Threatens Food Security

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a warning regarding the growing threats posed by climate change to food security and national security. Iniobong Abiola, the Director of the Department of Climate Change at the Federal Ministry of Environment, spoke during a dialogue organized for secondary school students in Abuja.

She described climate change as a defining challenge of the current generation, leading to rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. Abiola noted that Nigeria remains disproportionately vulnerable to the effects of climate change despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions.

She highlighted the government's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 29% unconditionally and by 52% with international support by 2030, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2060. The event also featured Chimer Ohajinwa, Executive Director of Circle Foundation, who discussed the impact of climate change on agriculture and socio-economic challenges.

The dialogue aimed to encourage youth participation in climate action and improve public speaking skills among students.