Nigeria ranks 2rd in child climate related risks – UNICEF

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. UNICEFs 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 childrens 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"