Mohammed Bago, Niger State Governor, has blamed climate change for the rise in insecurity in the country
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger has blamed the current insecurity in the country on the effect of climate change.
Bago made the statement at a retreat organised for members of the House of Representatives Press Corps in Minna on Friday.
He said, “Part of the insecurity we face today is attributed to climate change which deserves priority attention”.
According to him, Niger state has problems of flood, desertification, environmental pollution, and devastating effects of climate change.
He said it was unfortunate that some of these disasters went underreported.
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“I believe that as journalists who report the parliament, it is essential that you acquire the necessary skills and tools to mainstream climate change.
The governor said that this would enable the media to set agenda for the legislature and indeed the executive.
He said the government of Niger under his leadership would prioritise climate change to mitigate natural and manmade disasters.
This he said informed the decision to convoke a Green Economy Summit slated for Oct. 24 to 25.
“Since my assumption of office, we have raised the ante of informing the public about preventive measures to save lives and reduce damage to property and infrastructure.
”We are willing to collaborate with the media to drive this advocacy as well as work out strategies to put climate change issues on the front burner,” he said.
