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  • Edo to build 25 CBT centres

    Edo to build 25 CBT centres

    • …Okpebholo partners Google, others

    The Edo State Government said it planned to build 25 Computer Based Test (CBT) centres across the 18 local government areas as part of its plan to deepen technological skills to the grassroots.

    It said it would begin construction of five CBT centres this year.

    Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, disclosed this at the flagging off of the training of 800 students in Artificial Intelligence.

    Iyamu said the students would be trained in Advanced Data Analysis and Visualisation, Data Science/Machine Learning, Data Architecture and Geospatial Data Science.

    He said the training was in partnership with Google international to certify the 800 students in technological skills.

    Dr. Iyamu said Governor Monday Okpebholo approved the training because he planned to give every child a seat at the table of success.

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    He said Governor Okpebholo does not plan to take money to buy houses in Dubai or America but to build schools and tech hubs to help the younger generation innovate.

    According to him, “This government means well for you. The Governor has approved the revamp of the tech hub at Shoprite. Do not let go of this opportunity.

    “The Governor is an IT expert. He has been developing software to provide solutions to challenges across the world. Many people do not know it.

    “He has said every child will be given a seat at the table of success. The things you will learn will put you at the international market. We want you to take advantage of what you are going to learn.

    “We are in discussion with CISCO. Conversation is in top gear. We want to make sure the majority of the youths are data ready. We are doing a serious drive in terms of building CBT centres so that we can train many of our students.”

  • Housing Ministry, ICPC launch nationwide hunt for abandoned, substandard constituency projects

    Housing Ministry, ICPC launch nationwide hunt for abandoned, substandard constituency projects

    ‎Federal Government has launched a nationwide hunt for abandoned, poorly executed and substandard constituency and zonal intervention projects, as the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development partners with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to tighten scrutiny and hold defaulting contractors accountable.

    ‎The joint verification and tracking exercise, which commenced in Kano on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, is being carried out simultaneously across states where the Ministry implemented constituency projects.

    ‎Teams drawn from both institutions have been deployed nationwide to conduct on-the-spot inspections, verify project status and quality, and assess compliance with approved specifications.

    ‎Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, said the exercise was designed to ensure that public funds translate into tangible socio-economic benefits for Nigerians, while sending a strong warning to contractors who fail to deliver.

    ‎Speaking through the Director of the Special Projects Unit, Olatunde Ajayi, Belgore said the initiative underscores the Federal Government’s zero tolerance for waste and poor execution of public projects.

    ‎According to him, “This joint verification and tracking exercise with the ICPC is aimed at evaluating the impact of constituency projects and ensuring that they are executed to standard for the benefit of the people.”

    ‎He warned that contractors found to have delivered substandard or abandoned projects would be compelled to take corrective action or refund public funds.

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    ‎“The Ministry, working with relevant oversight agencies, will not hesitate to invite contractors for corrective action where deficiencies are identified, or demand refunds to government coffers where projects have clearly failed to meet contractual obligations,” Belgore stated.

    ‎He added that reports generated from the exercise will guide evidence-based decision-making, help assess the relevance and level of implementation of projects, and strengthen planning and delivery of future interventions.

    ‎Also speaking, ICPC Head of Constituency Projects Tracking, Bello Idris Bakori, said the Commission’s participation reflects its mandate to prevent corruption through proactive monitoring of government projects.

    ‎He noted that the exercise is intended to deter sharp practices, promote transparency and ensure that funds earmarked for constituency interventions result in visible development for communities.

    ‎Bakori assured that findings from the tracking exercise would be properly documented and followed up in line with extant laws to safeguard public interest.

    ‎Projects inspected during the Kano flag-off include the provision and installation of solar streetlights at GGSS Kwa in Bichi and Rimingado Local Government Areas; construction of a sporting facility comprising an indoor complex, football pitch and pavilion in Gwarzo town; and the construction of the Badume–Kyauta road linking Dawakin Tofa and Bichi Local Government Areas.

    ‎The joint verification and tracking exercise continues nationwide as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to eliminate waste, enforce accountability and restore public confidence in constituency projects.

  • Senate urges FG to fix collapsed Okija Bridge, restore Anambra Spur Road

    Senate urges FG to fix collapsed Okija Bridge, restore Anambra Spur Road

    The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the collapsed old bridge and failing sections of the Okija Spur Road in Anambra State, directing immediate engineering inspection and emergency remedial works to restore safe connectivity to affected communities.

    The resolution followed the consideration of a motion titled “Need for the Rehabilitation of Okija Spur–Ihembosi–Ukpor–Ebenator–Ezinifite Road”, sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Nwachukwu (APGA, Anambra South).

    Specifically, the upper legislative chamber called on the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to carry out an urgent engineering assessment of the collapsed bridge and all failed sections of the road, while initiating emergency measures to ensure at least temporary and safe passage for road users.

    The Senate also mandated its Committee on Works to oversee all intervention activities on the Okija Spur Road, the collapsed old bridge and the completion of the new bridge currently under construction.

    Presenting the motion, Senator Nwachukwu described the Okija Spur–Okija–Afor Ukpor–Ebenator–Ezinifite Road as one of the most critical intra-regional corridors in Anambra South Senatorial District, serving as a vital link for commerce, agriculture, education, healthcare and other socio-economic activities across several communities.

    He told the chamber that the old bridge along the corridor collapsed on March 5, 2025, “completely shutting down movement, endangering lives and severely disrupting economic and social connectivity across the affected communities.”

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    According to him, the situation has been worsened by the prolonged delay in completing the new bridge over the Ulasi Stream, which has been under construction for more than a decade.

    “The new bridge is only about 70 per cent completed, with pillars erected and deck components fabricated but not installed. This has left the structure non-operational and the entire corridor effectively impassable,” Nwachukwu said.

    The lawmaker expressed concern that the collapsed bridge, combined with the incomplete status of the new bridge and the deteriorating condition of several sections of the Okija Spur Road—particularly between Ukpor and Ebenator—has heightened safety risks, increased transportation costs and compounded hardship for residents.

    He stressed that the urgent completion of the new bridge, alongside immediate intervention on the collapsed old bridge, represents the most critical step towards restoring movement, pending the full rehabilitation of the remaining failed portions of the road.

    Nwachukwu emphasised that swift federal intervention is required to stabilise the corridor, restore access, support local livelihoods and prevent further deterioration of the infrastructure.

    In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed the Committee on Works to liaise closely with the Federal Ministry of Works and FERMA to ensure timely completion of the project.

    Akpabio noted that restoring access along the corridor was also important for public safety, particularly in curbing the activities of kidnappers and bandits who exploit poor road conditions and isolated communities.

  • Presidency slams Atiku over ‘inflammatory exaggerated’ claims on Tinubu’s government

    Presidency slams Atiku over ‘inflammatory exaggerated’ claims on Tinubu’s government

    • …says former VP’s comparison of democracy to military rule is a distortion of history
    • …accuses him of exaggeration aimed at delegitimising democratic outcomes

    The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has sharply criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of resorting to inflammatory exaggeration and historical revisionism in a bid to stir public discontent after repeated electoral failures.

    Dare’s reaction followed comments credited to Atiku at a public event in Abuja on Tuesday, where the former Vice President and multiple-time presidential candidate reportedly described governance under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as worse than military dictatorship.

    Atiku was also quoted as saying that the APC-led administration represents the worst form of governance he has witnessed in nearly four decades of political engagement.

    The remarks were made during the launch of a book authored by the spokesman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi.

    However, in a strongly worded post on his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD, Dare dismissed Atiku’s assertions as reckless, misleading and dangerous to democratic stability.

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    “For a man who once occupied the office of Vice President under a constitutional democracy, Atiku Abubakar’s persistent inability, or refusal, to distinguish between democratic governance and military dictatorship is no longer ironic; it is alarming,” Dare wrote.

    He described the comments as “a willful distortion of history and a further slide into senile dementia.”

    According to Dare, comparing a democratically elected government to military rule trivialises the trauma suffered by Nigerians during periods of authoritarianism.

    He noted that under military regimes, citizens were jailed, exiled or killed under decrees, stressing that such experiences should not be casually equated with policy disagreements in a democracy.

    “The absurdity of Atiku’s ‘dictatorship’ narrative collapses under minimal scrutiny,” Dare argued, pointing out that the former Vice President continues to enjoy freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, including unrestricted movement, political meetings and open criticism of the President and government.

    Dare further accused Atiku of turning post-election defeat into a recurring grievance strategy, alleging that the former Vice President seeks to delegitimize democratic outcomes whenever electoral results do not favour him.

    He said likening the economic reforms of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to military repression exposes what he called a desperation driven by unfulfilled ambition.

    “To argue that a ballot-produced government is worse than one imposed by bullets is reckless and corrosive,” Dare said, warning that such rhetoric insults the legacy of June 12 and flirts with democratic sabotage.

    The presidential aide noted that Atiku’s comments reflect not statesmanship but political frustration, adding that Nigeria has moved beyond the era of military authoritarianism and remains firmly committed to democratic governance, regardless of opposition narratives.

  • Customs, NDLEA intercept 347.5kg of Canadian Loud at Apapa Port

    Customs, NDLEA intercept 347.5kg of Canadian Loud at Apapa Port

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 347.5 kilogrammes of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, concealed in an imported Toyota Sienna at the Apapa Port, Lagos.

    The illicit drugs were uncovered during a joint examination of a single import consignment containing four vehicles, the Customs Public Relations Officer of the Apapa Port Command, Isah Sulaiman, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday.

    According to the command, the drugs were hidden in 13 bags inside one of the vehicles. A breakdown of the seizure showed that 10 bags weighed 25kg each, one bag weighed 29kg, while two others weighed 34.5kg and 34kg respectively, bringing the total to 347.5kg.

    The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Apapa Port Command, Emmanuel Oshoba, said the seizure represents the fourth major joint drug interception by the NCS and NDLEA at the port in less than two months.

    Oshoba said the interception reinforces his resolve that no cargo, whether import or export, would be allowed to pass through the port without thorough examination, warning that criminal elements attempting to traffic prohibited goods through Apapa Port would always be detected and stopped.

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    “We remain vigilant and resolute in our duty to protect our society and national security,” he said.

    He added that the operation underscored the strength of inter-agency collaboration, noting that intelligence sharing and joint enforcement by the NCS and NDLEA have consistently outmanoeuvred smuggling networks operating within Nigeria’s maritime sector.

    According to Oshoba, the seizure was a direct result of the strengthened partnership between the two agencies. He also disclosed that plans were underway to deploy a high-capacity drive-through scanner capable of processing up to 200 containers per hour to further enhance technology-driven anti-smuggling operations at the port.

    The CAC explained that the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs of both agencies continue to promote zero tolerance, professionalism and seamless cooperation among officers.

    He confirmed that, in line with established protocols, the seized 347.5kg of Canadian Loud had been formally handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution of suspects.

    Oshoba noted that the interception aligns with the 2026 International Customs Day theme, “Customs Protecting Society Through Vigilance and Commitment,” reaffirming the Apapa Port Command’s commitment to facilitating legitimate trade while intensifying efforts to curb illicit activities and safeguard society.

  • Gunmen abduct expectant woman in Ondo, police begin rescue mission

    Gunmen abduct expectant woman in Ondo, police begin rescue mission

    Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night abducted an expectant woman at Ayedele community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Nation has learnt.

    The victim, identified as Mary Jesulayomi, was seized alongside a nonagenarian, Pa Ogunleye Mese, and his wife, Mrs Mese, around 7:40 pm.

    The incident reportedly occurred a few metres from the Federal Secretariat, Igbatoro, on the outskirts of Akure.

    It was gathered that the armed men, said to be about four in number, later released Pa Mese and his wife – a stone’s throw from the scene of the abduction.

    Speaking in a four-minute video interview, obtained by the Nation in Akure, the 90-year-old Pa Mese said he was beaten and sustained injuries during the attack.

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    “I was sitting there when the armed men suddenly arrived and started shooting into the air to scare people away. I was confused at first before they came to where I was seated and grabbed the three of us.

    “They dragged me, my wife and the pregnant woman towards the bush. I managed to escape while we were being marched and ran in a different direction.”

    Also speaking in the footage, Mrs Mese said she collapsed while the gunmen were leading them into the bush, describing the incident as shocking.

    “I fell down and could not continue. They left me behind and took the pregnant woman away. Later, policemen arrived for a rescue mission, but the woman had already been taken away,” she said,

    Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, said the tactical teams of the command had been deployed to the area.

    “Upon receipt of the report, the command deployed tactical teams to the scene. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.

    The incident came barely a week after gunmen abducted seven persons at Eleyewo community, also in Akure North LGA, where two of the victims were later rescued by the police.

  • AI will only replace journalists who refuse to learn – NUJ Chairman

    AI will only replace journalists who refuse to learn – NUJ Chairman

    Comrade Akeem Abas, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) can only replace journalists without updated digital skills.

    Abas said this in Ibadan on Wednesday at a two-day AI training, organised by the state council in collaboration with the American Open University, Nigeria.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training is entitled “Empowering Journalists with Artificial Intelligence for Ethical, Innovative and Future-ready Journalism”.

    According to Abas, a digitally empowered journalist is not a threat to national development, but a strategic partner in nation-building.

    He said that with AI competence, journalists could become media consultants, offering data analysis, content strategy, and communication advisory services to governments, institutions, and the private sector.

    He added that they could build media and technology startups, fact-checking platforms, local data hubs, investigative journalism labs, digital storytelling studios, and AI-assisted news platforms that serve niche audiences.

    According to him, journalists can also function as policy advisors and public communication experts, supporting government agencies, legislators, and development institutions with research-based insights, public engagement strategies, and evidence-driven narratives.

    Abas noted that the training was, in its truest sense, not for charity, but capacity building.

    “This vision aligns squarely with Nigeria’s Digital Economy Agenda, which prioritises digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship, and human capital development as drivers of national growth.

    “As the country pushes towards a knowledge-based economy, journalists must not be excluded from this transformation.

    “During our electioneering campaign, we promised to move beyond symbolic leadership to policy-driven unionism, pledging to equip our members with skills that translate into relevance, sustainability, and dignity in a changing economy.

    “This training of 120 journalists is a direct fulfilment of that promise; AI will not replace journalists, it will only replace journalists who refuse to learn,” he said.

    Abas urged the participants to move from routine reporting to analytical and solution-oriented journalism.

    He called on journalists to interrogate data, interpret policies, and enlighten citizens in ways that strengthen democracy and accountability.

    “To policymakers and stakeholders present, this initiative sends a strong message; investing in journalists is investing in transparency, stability and informed governance.

    “A technologically competent press is not a luxury; it is a national necessity.

    “Let us remember that journalism has survived every technological disruption because it adapts without surrendering its soul.

    “Artificial Intelligence must amplify human judgment, not replace it; it must serve democracy, not undermine it,” Abas said.

    Meanwhile, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, described the emergence of AI as a good development.

    Oyelade, however, said, like any other global innovation, AI comes with its own gamut of minuses, as it could be deployed by netizens or online users for alarming negative uses.

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    According to him, studies have shown that AI is indeed a quintessential part of journalism, as it is today and in the future.

    “In Oyo State, the key factor behind the success of the Seyi Makinde-led administration is the religious deployment of science and data in governance.

    “The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is deploying digitisation of its land transactions, such that financial leakages have been blocked.

    “Fraud has been brought to the barest minimum, and it has helped tremendously to increase the state’s IGR, reaching a phenomenal N103 billion in 2025.

    “This figure alone represents more than the total IGR of the past two administrations in the state,” he said.

    Oyelade implored journalists to seize the opportunity to use the benefits and knowledge provided at the two-day event for personal and corporate use.

    He also commended the new Oyo NUJ executives for organising the training in less than two months of assuming office.

    Also, Dr Seyi Akanbi, the acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of American Open University, Nigeria, described AI as a solution, only in the hands of good people.

    Akanbi identified misinformation, disinformation and propaganda as threats to journalism.

    He, therefore, urged journalists to learn and deploy AI for content integrity, social responsibility, professional excellence, innovation and adaptation.

    The VC advised them to partner with organisations such as Google to create a fact-checking platform for accuracy.

    (NAN)

  • Strike: Normalcy returns as FCTA workers resume after court order

    Strike: Normalcy returns as FCTA workers resume after court order

    Activities at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have begun to pick up as workers resumed after the ruling of the National Industrial Court on Tuesday, ordering suspension of the workers’ strike.

    Recall that the National Industrial Court presided over by Justice E. D. Subilim, ordered that the strike embarked upon by workers under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) be suspended forthwith to allow dialogue continue.

    Following the ruling, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urged workers to immediately resume duty, stressing that while the right to protest is recognised in a democracy, court orders must be respected.

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    To this end, the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Mrs. Nancy Sabanti, issued a circular directing all Secretariats, Departments and Agencies (SDAs) to open and strictly maintain staff attendance registers to ensure compliance with the court order.

    The circular, dated January 27, 2026, instructed Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments, Parastatals and Agencies to enforce immediate resumption of duties by workers, while reaffirming the administration’s commitment to staff welfare.

    A visit to the FCTA offices and its affiliate MDAs on Wednesday, showed reasonable compliance by the workers as they were seen within the premises and their officers carrying out their normal official duties.

  • NUPRC reaffirms commitment to transparent bid process for 50 oil blocks

    NUPRC reaffirms commitment to transparent bid process for 50 oil blocks

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment to the transparent process for the 50 blocks in the 2025 Oil Bid Round.

    She declared the commission’s commitment while speaking at a Pre-Bid Webinar organised by the Commission to provide authoritative guidance for companies and investors seeking to participate in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round.

    “The Licensing Round is an open call for committed partners, those ready to invest, bring technology and accelerate Nigeria’s assets from licence award to exploration, appraisal and ultimately, full production,” she said.

    NUPRC had on December 1, 2025, launched Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round, which offers 50 oil and gas blocks across frontier, onshore, shallow water, and deepwater terrains for potential investors.

    She said the process was not only about offering an acreage, but an opportunity to participate in a stable, rules-based system that is opening the door to genuine value creation. 

    She explained that the Licensing Round was an open call for committed partners, those ready to invest, bring technology, and accelerate Nigeria’s assets from licence award to exploration, appraisal, and ultimately, full production.

    While stating that the process follows five steps: Registration, Pre-qualification, Data acquisition, Technical bid submission, and Evaluation and Commercial Bid Conference, the CEE noted that only candidates with high technical and financial credentials, professionalism, and credible plans would move forward.

    According to her, winners are chosen through a transparent merit-based process. Adding that with the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, signature bonuses for the 2025 Bid Round are now set within a value-range that reduces entry barriers and places greater weight on what truly matters.

    These, according to her, are technical capabilities, a credible programme, financial strength, and the ability to deliver production within the shortest possible time.

    “This has been done to increase competitiveness and a response to capital mobility,” she added.

    The NUPRC boss also submitted that the bid process would comply with the PIA 2021 and remain open to public scrutiny.

    “Let me state clearly that the bid process will comply with the PIA 2021, promote the use of digital tools for smooth data access, and remain open to public, international, and institutional scrutiny, through partners like NEITI, and other oversight agencies. Indeed, transparency is an integral part of our process,” she said.

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    Eyesan said that since December 1, 2025, all licensing materials have been posted on the Commission’s portal, dedicated support channels created to enable prompt response to enquiries from applicants, noting that the pre-bid conference has provided an opportunity to clarify the requirements to promote a transparent, well-informed participation process.

    “To further strengthen the process, today’s Webinar, the first of its kind, aims to clarify bid requirements, and helps you participate effectively before the tender deadline as well. We also invite your questions and feedback to improve the licensing round process and outcomes.

    “In closing, let me emphasize that the Nigerian 2025 Licensing Round is not merely a bidding exercise; it is a clear signal of a reimagined Upstream Sector anchored on the rule of law, driven by data, aligned with global investment realities, and focused on long-term value creation,” she added.

  • Tinubu calls for coordinated global action on climate-induced mobility

    Tinubu calls for coordinated global action on climate-induced mobility

    • …says climate change now a major driver of displacement
    • …urges people-centred migration policies

    …highlights Nigeria’s floods, Lake Chad crisis as proof no nation can tackle climate-induced mobility alone

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for stronger international cooperation and people-centred policies to address the rising challenge of climate-induced mobility, describing climate change as one of the most significant drivers of human movement in the world today.

    The President made the call on Wednesday while delivering the opening statement at a special event on Climate-induced Mobility convened under Nigeria’s chairmanship of the Rabat Process.

    The event marked Nigeria’s final official meeting as Chair and brought together senior officials and international partners to deliberate on the nexus between climate change, migration, development and security.

    Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, President Tinubu said hosting the event at this time was both deliberate and symbolic, reflecting Nigeria’s conviction that climate change now has profound implications for peace, security, development and human dignity across Africa, Europe and beyond.

    According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the SGF on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, Tinubu stressed that for Nigeria, climate-induced mobility is neither distant nor abstract but deeply rooted in the country’s history, geography and lived realities.

    While mobility has traditionally served as a coping mechanism for communities adapting to environmental and economic change, he noted that the scale and intensity of recent climate pressures have fundamentally altered migration patterns.

    According to the President, mobility is not inherently negative and, with sound policies, legal protection and adequate investment, can serve as a legitimate adaptation strategy that enhances resilience and preserves human dignity.

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    Highlighting Nigeria’s experience, President Tinubu recalled the devastating 2022 floods that affected over 4.4 million people and displaced about 2.4 million across more than 30 states, with entire communities submerged, homes destroyed and livelihoods disrupted.

    He added that recurring floods continue to displace populations, placing sustained pressure on host communities and fragile infrastructure.

    The President also cited the Lake Chad Basin, where decades of environmental degradation have undermined fishing, farming and pastoral livelihoods, forcing communities to migrate, as well as Nigeria’s coastline, where rising sea levels and erosion threaten housing and infrastructure.

    Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, he said his administration has shifted from reactive responses to proactive climate disaster preparedness, including the launch of the Global Flood Disaster Management Project to strengthen early warning systems, flood-resilient infrastructure and disaster coordination nationwide.

    He also announced the Climate-Resilient Livelihoods Empowerment Programme for Displaced Populations, a 10-year, $250 million initiative aimed at empowering displaced persons through climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy entrepreneurship, green value chains and targeted women and youth leadership tracks.

    President Tinubu said climate-induced mobility is a transnational challenge that no government can address alone, calling for shared responsibility, strengthened international cooperation and sustained solidarity.

    He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing evidence-based policymaking and inclusive partnerships within the Rabat Process and beyond.

    He thanked Switzerland, the European Union, the International Centre for Migration Policy Development and other partners for their continued support, expressing hope that the discussions would translate into concrete collaboration linking climate action, migration governance and sustainable development.