IPNEW Parliamentarians and environmentalists from the Republic of Liberia have called for collaboration with Nigeria to combat the effects of climate change, which is affecting countries globally. Hon. Ernest Manseah Snr, who led the Liberian delegation, held separate sessions with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Ecology and Climate Change at the National Assembly yesterday. He emphasized the importance of learning from Nigeria’s efforts in mitigating climate change.
In his remarks at the session with the Senate Committee chaired by Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West), Hon. Manseah Snr said:
“We have come to learn from you distinguished members of this committee on how Nigeria, as a country, has been mitigating the effects of climate change.
We are here to engage with you and take home remarkable measures being implemented here to confront the environmental challenges caused by climate change.
“In Liberia, we are thinking of establishing a Climate Fund, but beyond the fund, we want to tap into Nigeria’s methods of tackling these natural challenges.”
Senator Dickson highlighted Nigeria’s proactive measures in addressing climate change, noting that the country has enacted a groundbreaking law to mitigate its effects:
“The Act is the first of its kind in Africa, positioning Nigeria as one of the leading countries globally addressing climate change issues. However, collaboration with other countries remains essential for more effective solutions.”
He assured the Liberian delegation of Nigeria’s willingness to visit Liberia to strengthen the partnership. Other members of the Senate Committee, including Senate Minority Whip Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West), Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East), and Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), commended Liberia’s initiative and advocated for broader collaboration involving other African nations.
The Liberian delegation later proceeded to the House of Representatives for a similar session with its Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.
