Climate Change represents Global threat, Group Urges Speedy Passage of Bill

By Leo, Zwanke, Lafia

The Nasarawa State Network on Environment and Climate Justice (NASNECJ) has intensified its campaign for the speedy passage of the Climate Change Bill into law, describing climate change as a global threat that requires urgent legislative action.

Coordinator of the network, Mr. Okolo Envoh, led members to the State House of Assembly in Lafia, however called on lawmakers to accelerate the process.

“We have already seen the commitment of the House to ensure the passage of the Climate Change Bill into law,” Envoh said. “We are appealing for the speedy passage of the bill to address climate change issues in the state. Our organisation will continue to provide technical support to ensure the bill becomes law.”

The campaigners carried placards with inscriptions such as “Pass the Nasarawa State Climate Change Bill Now,” “Delay is Dangerous,” “Protect Communities, Pass the Bill Today,” “Our Children’s Future Depends on the Bill,” and “Climate Justice is Social Justice.”

Responding, Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau, represented by Hon. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, assured that the Assembly would not delay in passing the bill.

“This bill has already passed second reading on the floor of the House and a public hearing has been conducted,” Omadefu stated. “I want to assure you that the campaign you are launching now for the Climate Change Bill to be passed into law is going to be practicable. The bill is already in process and will be passed soon by God’s grace.”

He explained that the law, when passed, would help address environmental challenges, improve the quality of life of citizens, and safeguard future generations.

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Speaker Jatau further appreciated NASNECJ for its technical support and commitment, stressing that the House under his watch is determined to respond to pressing environmental concerns in the state.