First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Friday urged Nigerians and the international community to accelerate climate action, describing environmental protection as both a national imperative and a shared global responsibility.
Delivering a statement tied to this year’s United Nations World Environment Day 2026 – theme, “A Global Call for Climate Action,” the First Lady warned that the risks posed by climate change are increasingly immediate.
“Rising temperatures, flooding, drought, desertification, and environmental degradation continue to affect lives, livelihoods, food security, and public health across the globe, including here in Nigeria,” she said.
Her remarks is indicative of growing concern among Nigerian officials about the country’s vulnerability to climate shocks.
NewsQuest reports that recent floods and shifting rainfall patterns have disrupted harvests and displaced communities in several states, while desertification in the north has intensified pressure on grazing lands and water resources.
Mrs. Tinubu called on citizens, communities and governments to embrace sustainable practices and invest in climate resilience.
“As individuals, communities, and nations, we all have a role to play in restoring our environment, promoting sustainable practices, protecting our natural resources, and building climate-resilient societies,” she said.
Mrs. Tinubu also urged collective effort. She said “Let us rise together in this global call for climate action and work toward a safer, greener, and more sustainable future for all.”
