The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has said that the green economy submit convened in the state was necessary as climate change challenges are partly responsible for the spate of insecurity being witnessed in the country.
He said, “In Nigeria, it is a matter of concern to governments and experts because it is happening at a very frightening level. We have problems of flood, desertification, environmental pollution, etc, and despite efforts being made, the devastating effects of climate change are recorded yearly. Even part of the insecurity we face today is attributed to climate change, which deserves priority attention.
“The Government of Niger State under my leadership is prioritizing climate change to mitigate natural and manmade disasters. This informs the decision to convoke a Green Economy Summit.