Save the Children International, Humanitarian organisation has reacted to the impact of flooding on schools in Nigeria.
The organisation, dedicated to catering to the needs of children, said that flooding was ruining schools and learning opportunities, and hurting children’s health through waterborne diseases.
Deputy Director Program Development and Quality at the organisation, Oluwayemisi Erhunmwunse, made this known in Abuja during its Generation Hope Campaign Conference of Parties (COP29) Simulation to evaluate the progress of addressing climate change in Nigeria.
At the program which provided a platform for children in the country to speak about climate change and how it impact them, the director said that there is also uncertainties about the future of the kids as a result of the impact of climate change on schools.
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She said: “It is the younger generations who contribute the least to climate change, yet they suffer the most.This is why investing in children is not just a moral obligation-it is a social investment. Children are not only the most affected by the climate crisis, but they are also the ones who will lead the charge in finding sustainable solutions. They are the future advocates, scientists, and leaders.
“To secure their future, we must listen to their voices and equip them with the tools they need to make real change.
Story was adapted from the Nation.
