Floods have displaced 650,000 children in Nigeria, making the country the second most affected globally by climate change impacts on children. This displacement occurred between 2016 and 2023, according to a press release by the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) coinciding with World Children’s Day.informationguidenigeria
UNICEF emphasized that over 110 million Nigerian children are at risk due to climate change impacts such as rising temperatures, floods, droughts, and severe storms. Dr. Salisu Dahiru, Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change, stressed the urgent need for a swift and inclusive response, particularly considering the needs of vulnerable populations like children and women.JAMB Result
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Christian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, highlighted the importance of providing a platform for children to express their concerns about climate change and shaping a collective path toward a sustainable future.JAMB Portal
To address these issues, stakeholders in education, the environment, media, and relevant organizations gathered in Gombe for the launch of the Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) in Nigeria. This launch marked World Children’s Day and aimed to raise awareness of climate risks to children and outline multi-sectoral climate actions planned for Nigeria from 2023 to 2027.NYSC PORTAL
The event included an inter-school quiz competition on climate change organized by UNICEF in collaboration with the Gombe State Ministry of Education. This initiative sought to educate students about climate change and its impact on their lives while fostering a deeper understanding of climate-related issues.
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