2023: Elect Leaders Passionate About Climate Change — Atiku To Nigerians

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has tasked Nigerians with electing leaders who are passionate about climate change.

The counsel was given when the former vice president paid a visit to Bayelsa, one of the regions most affected by the devastating flooding in the country.

Atiku pledged to retool disaster awareness apparatus, such as Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NHSA), to better forecast and provide warning signals.

He further hinted that the Nigerian Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) should be reformed for adequate preparation and response.

According to him, attention should be given to the Dasin-Hausa Dam in Adamawa State to manage the release of excess water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.

“If we get our politics wrong by electing leaders who choose to play politics with climate change, and refuse to make necessary investments in smart solutions, we will be living in the relics of times past, unmindful of our attendant vulnerabilities", Atiku stated.