Arc Yomi Awoniyi, Kogi State Deputy Governor, says efforts aimed at addressing the effects of climate change in Nigeria,should be done in line with contemporary global realities.
The Deputy Governor stated this while receiving relief materials donated by concerned staff of Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency, in lokoja.
Awoniyi, who is the Chairman, State Emergency Management Agency, and Chairman, Relief Management Committee, commended the efforts made by Government, individuals and organization in assisting displaced persons, however said a more holistic approach in tackling the issues of climate change must now be adopted by the country as a matter of policy.
The Deputy Governor, who was represented by Ogu Onekutu, Special Adviser, described the flood disaster that ravaged the state as terrible and agonizing, called for a review of the climate change bill and for it quick passage if passed to the National Assembly.
New approach to manage and respond to climate change as well as strengthening the institutional framework for environmental social governance, the Deputy Governor maintained, remains the only alternative to tackling climate change, said the state lost so much to the flood.
In his speech, Folorunsho Akanmode, said staff of PPPRA, felt touched by the damage done to the State by the flood, led to personal contribution for those displaced.
