………..Proposes Creation of Climate Change Department.
Emmanuel Clement
In a renewed commitment to advancing climate action with a gender focus, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has pledged to partner with climate change initiatives to mitigate the adverse effects of environmental challenges on women and girls across Nigeria.
Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting on gender and climate change, Hon. Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasized the need to prioritize women in climate adaptation policies. “Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it is a social and economic crisis that disproportionately impacts women,” she said.
Investigator news reports that to strengthen the Ministry’s efforts in addressing climate-related challenges, the Minister proposed the creation of a dedicated Climate Change Department within the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.
This department will ensure comprehensive strategies and active involvement of women in building resilience and sustainable solutions.
Hon. Sulaiman-Ibrahim went further to call on national and international partners to collaborate in creating gender-inclusive climate policies.
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“Together, we can ensure that women are not just victims of climate change but active agents of transformation,” she said.
Lending her voice,the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Dr. (Mrs.) Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, expressed gratitude to stakeholders for their contributions to the discussion on women’s involvement in climate action.
“Your support and dedication are crucial in achieving our shared goals of building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future,” she said.