Journalists Urge Action on Climate Impact in Abuja

During a workshop titled "50 Years of Abuja: Climate Change and Livelihood," journalists, including PUNCH digital editor Olalekan Adetayo, addressed the growing impact of climate change on Abuja's indigenous communities. The event, held in Lagos State, emphasized the concerns of indigenous groups such as the Koro, Nupe, Gwari, Ganagana, Ebira, and Gade regarding the loss of ancestral land and declining forest quality due to urban expansion and industrial activities.

Adetayo noted that climate change manifests through floods, loss of arable land, water scarcity, and increased heat stress, which threaten the livelihoods of indigenous residents who rely on subsistence farming, fishing, and forest resources. He urged journalists to investigate the structural causes of climate issues and advocate for indigenous voices in climate reporting.

Adewale Adeoy highlighted the need for media to focus on environmental justice and the importance of indigenous peoples in sustainable development.