FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SET UP CLIMATE DIVISION UNIT IN WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTRY

“Under this programme, we will engage women in planting 10 million economic trees and plants, including the Nopal Cactus Cladodes, known for combating desertification and improving soil health.

“We will empower one million women in climate-smart agriculture, transition one million households to clean cooking energy, support 1,000 female-owned climate-friendly startups, train 500,000 women in agro-processing, and equip 2,000 community-based female climate champions to aid data collection and sensitisation in their communities.”

Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasized Nigeria’s recent efforts to address climate change, such as the Energy Transition Plan’s introduction, the National Council on Climate Change’s formation, and the passage of the Climate Change Bill.

By characterizing climate change as a women’s concern, she emphasized the crucial role that women play in tackling environmental issues:

“If we are to win this fight and reverse the effects of climate change, we must provide women with platforms and tools to participate, contribute, and drive the solutions the world urgently needs to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.”

The minister added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formed a committee to supervise the Green Economic Initiative, a strategy plan to address climate concerns in Nigeria, as part of his commitment to tackling climate change.

“We remain steadfastly committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and will ensure full alignment with existing policy frameworks,” she added.