Kaduna govt launches KADCCAM to combat climate change

From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government has officially launched its first Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM), marking a significant milestone in the state’s environmental sustainability agenda.
The launch and swearing-in of the newly elected KADCCAM executives took place on Monday, January 27, 2026, at the Ministry of Environment, bringing together government officials, civil society actors, media professionals, and other stakeholders.
The mechanism is designed to promote multi-stakeholder engagement, public awareness, and accountability on critical environmental issues, including desertification, deforestation, global warming, flooding, gully erosion, and other climate-related challenges affecting communities and ecosystems across Kaduna State.
Speaking at the event, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Alhaji Abubakar Buba described the inauguration as a significant milestone in the state’s environmental sustainability agenda.
He attributed many of the state’s environmental problems to human activities and stressed the need for collective action to reverse the trend.
“The challenges we face today are mostly man-made, and addressing them requires the cooperation of government, civil society, the media, and the general public,” Buba said.
He urged the newly inaugurated executives to demonstrate commitment, professionalism, and teamwork in carrying out their responsibilities.
Buba reaffirmed the state government’s readiness to collaborate with partners whose initiatives align with improving environmental outcomes and the quality of life of citizens.
He noted that the Ministry of Environment remains open to partnerships to make Kaduna one of the cleanest and most environmentally sustainable states in the country.