Comptroller Shuaibu lists efforts to address climate change
Picture: Comptroller Ahmed Bello Shuaibu (second left) with other participants at the retreat
Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu, Controller of the Federal Operations Unit Zone B Kaduna, Nigeria Customs Service, has listed efforts to combat global climate change.
These efforts to collaboration by stakeholders, renewable energy initiatives, sustainable trade practices and fight against wildlife trafficking.
Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu stated this in a paper he presented on the pivotal role of the Nigeria Customs Service in mitigating the pressing issue of climate change in Nigeria on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at a 3-day retreat held at the National Teachers Institute (NTI) Kaduna.
The theme of the retreat was Youth Involvement in Tackling Climate Change in our Community.
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Shuaibu’s address underscored the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its dedication to contributing to the nation’s climate change mitigation strategies.
Comptroller Shuaibu pointed out that the Nigeria Customs Service as a signatory to several Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEAs) would continue to play a critical in addressing climate change in Nigeria.
The event drew attention to the devastating impacts of climate change on Nigeria’s ecosystem, economy, and society, as evidenced by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and increased frequency in extreme weather events. It also provided a platform for discussing innovative approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation, including sustainable agricultural practices, renewable energy solutions, and eco-friendly policies.
The presentation highlighted the challenges in mitigating the effect of climate change in Nigeria which includes but not limited to lack of effective climate change policy and legislation, inadequate institutional framework and coordination, dependence on fossil fuels and oil exports, high level of poverty, deforestation and land degradation, limited public awareness and education on climate change, among others.
The organisers of the retreat, the Red Cross Kaduna North Division in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit B Kaduna, and other participants joined forces to plant trees, underscoring their commitment to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit B Kaduna, and the Red Cross Kaduna North Division demonstrated their shared commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. This initiative marks a significant step forward in Nigeria’s quest to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change.
