Nigerian Government Warns States of Immediate Climate Threat to Economy

The federal government of Nigeria issued a warning to state governments, stating that climate change is an immediate threat to the nation's economy, food security, and infrastructure. The warning was delivered by the Minister of Environment during the launch of the third edition of the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ratings and Ranking of Nigeria's 36 States, an event organized with the Society for Planet and Prosperity.

The Minister stressed that the increasing frequency of flooding, drought, and desertification requires climate action to move beyond the federal level. He stated that governors must take direct responsibility for integrating climate considerations into development plans, budgets, and investment decisions.