Mr. Sani Tambuwal, Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), says the recently established National Climate Change Innovation Hub will assist in utilizing the ability of Nigerian youngsters to address climate concerns.
Tambuwal made this statement during the 2023 Commonwealth Day celebration in Abuja, which was organized by National Assembly management.
Mr. Tambuwal, who was represented by Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly (DCNA), Lawyer Kamoru Ogunlana, noted that the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict and other global climate challenges posed a serious threat to world peace and a sustainable future if not properly addressed.
He assured that Federal Government had put measures in place to address some issues on climate change through the establishment of a youth climate change hub to harness their ideas and include them in the decision-making process as well as develop a long-term vision for zero gas emissions.
In her presentation, Mrs. Rabi Audu stressed the need for concerted efforts from all stakeholders toward forging a sustainable and peaceful environment.
She also urged the youths to engage in activities and programmes that will promote innovations and inclusivity for all.
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Some of the students who participated in the programme tasked Parliaments across the Commonwealth Member States on the need to hold their Governments to account, especially in the area of public spending, international crisis; investment sustainability, and promotion of the benefits of inclusive and diverse representation in truly open societies.
Ms. Laura Amina-Ojimaojo Audi, a Student of Command Secondary School, Abuja gave the charge during the commemoration of the Commonwealth Day celebration, with the theme: ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’, held at the instance of National Assembly management.
Ms. Audi also underscored the need for Governments and Parliaments to increase opportunities for schools across the Commonwealth countries, adopt higher education partnerships and development programmes that will lead to economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental conservation; establishment of more programmes like the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) will help in attaining these.
She also underscored the need for Commonwealth Member States on the need for the establishment of technical and vocational education that will help in gainfully equipping youths with skills in the bid to tackle the high rate of youth unemployment.
Story adapted from Nigerian Tribune
