World Environment Day: Climate Change Threat to Sustainable Development, Says FG

Yar’Adua foundation advocates climate education

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt

The federal ministry of environment has warned that climate change remains one of the greatest threats to sustainable development, with Nigeria facing increasing risks of flooding, desertification, biodiversity loss and other environmental challenges.

Director of the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, Iniobong Abiola-Awe, made the disclosure in a goodwill message delivered at the weekend at the 2026 World Environment Day commemoration organised by the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation in Abuja.

The event was held in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, YouthHub Africa, and Centre for Climate Action Innovation & Engagement.