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The United Nations Children’s fund, UNICEF, said Nigeria ranks second globally in child climate-related risks, with millions of children affected annually by floods, droughts, and extreme heat.
UNICEF’s Representative in Nigeria, Wafaa Saeed stated this at the British High Commission in Abuja.
She said investing in climate-smart infrastructure is not only protecting services but also empowering communities to safeguard their children’s future.
Saeed said, The United Kingdom Government has announced a £19 million funding package to boost climate-resilient health and education services in Northern Nigeria, with Kano and Jigawa States as pilot locations.
Cynthia Rowe, Development Director, Nigeria, said the investment is a model for future replication nationwide.
According to her” the initiative targets 84 newly improved facilities 39 primary healthcare centres and 45 schools upgraded to withstand the growing threats of climate change”
“CRIBS seeks to safeguard essential services in vulnerable communities through climate adaptation measures, ensuring schools and healthcare centres remain operational even in severe weather conditions”
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has called on the Kano State Government to declare a State of emergency on polio and routine immunisation following a resurgence of the disease in the state.
The Chief of Field Office in Kano, Rahma Farah, made the call on Tuesday in Kano during a media dialogue on polio and routine immunization ahead of the World Immunization Week.
Represented by Michael Banda, UNICEF Senior Education Manager in Kano, Farah said the call became necessary as Nigeria recorded 18 cases of polio in 18 local government areas across nine states, with three instances in Warawa, Bunkure and Nassarawa LGAs of Kano State.
