By Christiana Ekpa
The Clerk of the National Assembly Magaji Tambuwal, on Monday disclosed that the recently established of national climate change innovation hub will help harness the potentials in youths towards addressing climate challenges in the country.
Tambuwal disclosed this at a forum to commemorate this year’s Commonwealth Day at the National Assembly in Abuja.
He observed that the ongoing Russia-Ukrain war and other climate issues in the world if not properly managed, posed great danger to world peace and sustainable future.
Represented by the Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana the clerk pointed out that the federal government had put measures in place to address some issues on climate change, which includes the establishment of youths climate change hub to harness their ideas and include them in decision making process as well as developed a long term vision for zero gas emissions.
The guest speaker Mrs Rabi Audu stressed the need for concerted efforts from all stakeholders towards forming a sustainable and peaceful environment.
She urged the youths to engage in activities and programmes that promotes innovations and inclusivity for all
Some of the students who participated in the programme called for a platform and enabling environment to enable them contribute effectively towards a peaceful and sustainable future.
The theme of the event is Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future.
