Vice President Kashim Shettima has decried the impact of climate change on Nigeria, stressing that the intermittent power supply, perennial floods, and food crises are some of its adverse effects in Nigeria.
Shettima, who spoke at the Africa Climate Forum 2024 in Abuja, said the climate-driven realities are vivid reminders that no nation in Africa is immune to climatre change consequences. His speech was made available to our correspondent.
“Nigeria, like many other nations, has experienced first-hand the devastating effects of climate change. We have been at the mercy of unpredictable water bodies, perennial floods, disrupted livestock production, intermittent power generation, and food crises,” Shettima stated.
He added, “These climate-driven realities are not just calls to action; they are vivid reminders that none of us is immune to their consequences. This is why we must come together to compare notes, adopt peer learning…