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Experts Prescribe Agroecology As Solution To Climate Change, Food Sovereignty

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4 years ago

November 2, 2022

Experts and environmental activists have identified Agroecology as solution to global warming, climate change and sustainable food production and sovereignty.

They made these known at Health of Mother Earth Foundation’s School of Ecology with the theme: Agroecology: A Real Climate Change Solution, which was held on Tuesday and monitored by INFO DAILY via zoom.

This edition of HOMEF’s School of Ecology was in collaboration with Young Volunteers for the Environment.

In his welcome address, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Nnimmo Bassey, said Agroecology has been proven to cooling the planet, adding that it also enables soils retain carbon, and reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released in various industrial agriculture processes such as production of inorganic
fertilizers, transportation of food over long distances, intensive mechanisation etc.

He added that agroecology also builds biodiversity, which according to him, is key in resilience of ecosystems to climate change impacts.

While lamenting that countries in Africa have suffered the most from climate change and are at greater risk, the Executive Director further said fossil fuels should be left in the ground in order curb climate change.

He added: “Countries in Africa that have suffered the most from climate change and are at greater risk must be adequately represented and carefully examine
the narratives driving the conversations and negotiations at the upcoming COP 27 in Egypt. We must wake ourselves up from the path of voluntary emissions reductions and so-called commitment to “phase down”
the continued use of coal.”

He urged African leaders to demand for climate justice and that they should insist on the payment of climate debt for historical and current harms, adding, “the marketisation of Nature, including through diverse forms of carbon trading must be denounced and rejected.”

He stated: “The COP 27 should return to the drawing board and focus on binding emissions cuts with polluting nations accepting to do their fair share on the basis of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) rather
than the so-called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that so far have not dented the huge store of carbon in the atmosphere.”

speaking on the sub-theme: Agroecology – Background, Principles, Role in Food Sovereignty, Barrister Marianne Bassey-Orovwuje, said Agroecology has capacity of addressing climate change and uttermost solution to food crisis experienced globally.

While emphasising that Agroecology is the engine for food sovereignty, Bassey-Orovwuje said: “Agroecology feeds one, it’s a recipe; helps solve climate change; it builds our environment; it helps our farmers.

“Agroecology is a sustainable long term solution to farming in Africa. In terms of food, security, sovereignty, nutrition, poverty reduction, climate adaptation; biodiversity, etc. Agroecology is the answer.”

“Agroecology is a practice, it’s a science, it is a social justice; it is a movement.”

She called on African leaders to embrace Agroecology as a solution to climate change, sustainable food production and sovereignty.

In his presentation, Sena Alouka, Executive Director, Young Volunteers for the Environment, called for recognition of a sustainable food production, using Agroecology and holistic approach.

“We are are not against any scientific method of agriculture, what we are calling for is that we should approach agriculture in an holistic manner. There is need to support transitioning to Agroecology.”

In her presentation, Joyce Brown, also said Agroecology is the way out of globally warming and food crisis rocking the world, adding that all hands must be on desk to achieve this.

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Migration Agency Warns Migrants Against Irregular Travel Routes

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May 28, 2026

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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Giving is Healing Foundation, has sensitised residents of Ayobo in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on the dangers of irregular migration and the need to embrace legal travel procedures.

Speaking during a sensitisation programme held at Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association in Ayobo, the founder of Giving is Healing Foundation, Mr. Gbolahan Ayediran, warned intending migrants against using illegal travel routes.

Ayediran said many Nigerians desire to migrate abroad in search of better opportunities but often ignore proper procedures, thereby exposing themselves to several dangers.

“Lots of people want to migrate and most of them do it in the wrong direction. The reason for the programme is for us to advise people on how they can migrate in the right way. As much as migration is their right, they should do it correctly,” he said.

He advised intending travellers to obtain the necessary travel documents before embarking on any journey, noting that such documents include international passports, visas, flight tickets and yellow cards, depending on the destination country.

According to him, migrants should also gather adequate information about their destination countries to enable them make informed decisions before travelling.

Ayediran further highlighted some of the dangers associated with irregular migration, including abuse, exploitation, discrimination and forced labour.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association, Elder Mathews Amusan, commended the organisers for enlightening members of the community on safe migration practices.

He urged residents planning to travel abroad to always follow legal migration procedures to avoid falling victim to human trafficking and other migration-related challenges.

One of the participants, Mr. Kolawole Adenoko, said the programme enlightened him on the dangers of irregular migration and the importance of travelling through the proper channels.

He added that he would also educate his relatives and friends on the risks associated with illegal migration.

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Shatta Wale Bailed Burna Boy From Ghana Prison After Arrest For Smoking Weed – Captan

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May 28, 2026

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Ghanian singer, Captan, has claimed that his former record label boss, Shatta Wale, once bailed Nigerian singer Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana after he was allegedly arrested for smoking weed.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale sent him and others to free Burna Boy from police custody.

He also claimed that Shatta Wale and his group once accommodated Burna Boy when he was being hunted by some dangerous men.

Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.

“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.”

He added that he and Burna Boy are no longer in good terms after the Nigerian artist’s fallout with his mentor, Shatta Wale.

He, however, said he and Shatta Wale are open to reconciling with Burna Boy if he asks for it.

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Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint

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May 27, 2026

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Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray.

The event,
organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female students at the venue.
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‎ A parent who identified himself as Oboh Emmanuel said, “the behaviour of those uncultured students attracted the attention of bouncers stationed at the stadium as they rebuked the male students.”
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‎Oboh said the affected students later regrouped and attacked the bouncers, leading to a confrontation within the crowded arena.

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It was gathered that in the ensuing confusion, the bouncers were reported to have deployed pepper spray in an area occupied by a large number of students.
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‎Several students, particularly female students, reportedly fainted after inhaling the substance, while others sustained injuries after being stepped on during the ensuing melee.
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‎The panic was said to have spread across the stadium as students, teachers and parents scampered for safety.
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‎Many of the affected students were reportedly rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr Patrick Ebojele, said the security personnel that fired the tear gas had been detained.

He said all the students, except two, that were rushed to the hospital have been discharged.

Ebojele stated that doctors wanted to observe the students till tomorrow before allowing them to go home.

“The two students are not seriously injured. Doctors want to observe them overnight. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is still at the hospital. The man who used pepper spray has been detained.

“The incident did not happen the way it is being exaggerated. All modalities were put in place to ensure the children enjoyed their day.”
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