Nigerian Government Plans N20bn Climate Initiative for North-West

At the North-West Climate Summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, a presidential aide, Yakasai, announced plans to raise N20 billion over the next four years to address climate-related challenges such as erosion and flooding in the North-West region. The initiative is a collaboration with the Northern Governors’ Forum, the North-West Governors’ Forum, and the North-West Development Commission.

Yakasai stated that a Climate Academy will be established to train 10,000 young people on climate resilience and action. Additionally, a Climate Fund will be created to support interventions in flooding, drought, renewable energy, and other climate issues.

This initiative began last year and aims to strengthen Nigeria's position ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Summit. Yakasai identified key challenges in the North-West, including flooding, migration, drought, and the need for renewable energy, emphasizing a focus on alleviating these climate challenges.