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UN Urges Nigeria To Adopt Strong Climate Plan For Economic Growth

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, has called for the implementation of a robust national climate plan to drive Nigeria’s economic growth.
During his four-day visit to Nigeria, Stiell engaged with senior government officials, civil society representatives, and business leaders to discuss how climate action could contribute to the country’s development.
This was contained in a statement issued by the UNFCCC on Thursday.
Stiell, who spoke at a symposium hosted by Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change Secretariat at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos, stated that ambitious climate action could help secure not only environmental protection but also economic progress and improved living standards for Nigerians.
He underscored that bold climate action is essential to avoid the devastating effects of global warming while creating substantial human and economic benefits.
“A strong new national climate plan can be the gateway to a new Nigerian era of growth and prosperity, fueled by clean and affordable energy, available to all,” Stiell said.
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He pointed out that investing in clean energy and sustainable agriculture would create jobs, attract foreign investments, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness on both regional and global scales.
The UN chief noted, “Clean energy can power up your population – providing clean access for countless millions.
“Investing in green buildings, clean infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing can drive economic growth. Clean cooking can protect the health of families.”
With 90 percent of Nigeria’s workforce employed in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, Stiell explained that the ripple effects of green growth would be felt across all local communities.
He also referenced the global investment of USD $2trn in clean energy and infrastructure in 2024, stressing that countries that invest in their people and resources stand to benefit the most.
Stiell noted that Nigeria has the opportunity to benefit from this global clean energy boom through investments in renewable energy, critical minerals, and domestic manufacturing.
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He also highlighted the potential for clean cooking solutions to improve public health and reduce pollution.
The UN climate chief called for more international finance to support Nigeria’s climate ambitions, emphasizing that public and private funding must increase to help the country achieve its goals.
Stiell also drew attention to Nigeria’s vast mangrove forests, the largest in Africa and the third-largest globally. These ecosystems play a critical role in protecting communities from coastal erosion, storms, and rising sea levels, and their restoration could significantly enhance the country’s resilience to climate change.
“Investing in nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration is not just an environmental necessity but an economic opportunity that can pay for itself many times over,” Stiell said.
During his visit to Abuja, Stiell met with Nigerian parliamentarians and senior government officials to discuss how a national climate plan can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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The UN chief commended Nigeria’s efforts thus far in addressing climate change but emphasized that more work is needed to ensure the country’s climate policies translate into tangible benefits for its citizens.
Stiell also engaged with civil society groups focused on climate change, women’s empowerment, and youth involvement. He reiterated that Nigeria remains committed to tackling climate change and that the UNFCCC will continue to support the country in its climate endeavors.
As Nigeria looks ahead, Stiell called for sustained collaboration to turn climate policies into actionable outcomes.
“There is much work ahead, to ensure the people of Nigeria share in the monumental benefits of bold climate action. That’s why it’s so essential that people across Nigerian society have a chance to contribute to new national climate plans – to implement and benefit from them.
“UN Climate Change will be working with all of you and all other nations – every step of the way,” he concluded.
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Bauchi Govt Sanctions 4 Senior Officers For Gross Misconduct

The Bauchi state Civil Service Commission (CSC) has sanctioned four senior officers for gross misconduct in the discharge of their service.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Friday by Mr Saleh Umar, the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi state Civil Service Commission.
According to him, the decision, which was made during the Commission’s plenary session, was in its continued effort to sanitise the State’s Civil Service.
He listed the names of the officers that were sanctioned to include; Garba Hussaini, a Director, Education and former Provost, Haruna Umar, a Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources.
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Others included; Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account)- Bursar and Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer – Cashier, all attached to Bill and Melinda Gate College of Health Sciences Technology in Ningi Local Government Area of the state.
Umar explained that the interdicted officers have been placed on 50 per cent of their salaries with effect from 28th October, 2025 until the end of the full investigation.
“The Commission’s decision was taken to allow further investigation into the allegations laid against the officers.
“The Officers were found guilty of misconduct that contradict Bauchi State Public Service Regulations – 0327 (x) and (xxii) and interdicted under rules 0329 (i), (ii) and (iii) to further distance them from their duty posts for seamless and smooth investigation.
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“In a light-hearted part, the Commission has promoted 21 officers to their next grades of Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarians and Principal Librarians to grade levels 15, 14, 13, 12 and 10 respectively.
“Others were Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Chief Confidential Secretary on grade levels 13 and 14,” said Umar.
The Public Relations Officer added that Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, the Chairman of the Commission, reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to the rules of law under his watch.
He noted that while promising to continue to uphold integrity, transparency and fairness in the commission, the Chairman also expressed dismay over the nonchalant attitude of some Civil Servants not knowing the disciplinary procedures in civil service and its consequences.
“Chairman also called on all workers to be conversant with the do and don’t in carrying out their assignments to avoid unnecessary offense,” he said.
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Don’t Take Law Into Your Hands – NYSC Warns Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned all corps members serving their fatherland not to take laws into their own hands during and after their service year.
Mr Umoren Kufre, the Bauchi state Coordinator of NYSC gave the warning during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ stream 1 corps members at the state’s NYSC permanent orientation camp, Wailo in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state on Friday.
“I urge you to obey all the rules and regulations governing the NYSC. In case you notice any irregularity, do not take the laws into your hands.
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“Always ensure that you follow the proper channel of communication to express your grievances.
“Let me assure you again that management will ensure that the basic amenities you need in the camp are provided for you. Your safety and comfort remains our utmost priority,” he said.
Kofre, who explained that a total of 2,050 corps members were posted to the state for the one year compulsory service, said there has not been any serious problem since the commencement of the course and the prospective corps members were participating actively in all camp activities.
He appreciated Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state for his continuous support to the scheme in the state as well as the complete renovation of Corps Members hostels and the construction of a brand new Multipurpose Hall in the camp.
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The NYSC boss, however, called on the governor to help them rebuild the part of the camp perimeter fence that collapsed about a year ago.
Declaring the orientation camp exercises open, Gov. Bala Mohammed urged the corp members to take the lead and advocate for national development and transformation.
Represented by Mr Mohammed Umar, the State’s Head of Service, Mohammed called on them to take the noble call with utmost seriousness and commit themselves to achieving the scheme’s objectives of national unity and development.
While administering the oath of allegiance, Justice Rabi Umar, the Chief Judge of the state who was represented by Abdullahi Yau, Deputy Registrar, High Court of Justice, charged the corps members to maintain law and order towards the peaceful orientation exercises
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17 Nigerian States Implementing CPS As PenCom Assets Rise To Over N26trn

The National Pension Commission hassaid only 17 Nigerian states are currently implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme as its assets rose to over N26 trillion in September 2025.
Ms Omolola Oloworaran disclosed this during an event in Benin, Edo State.
Oloworaran, who was represented by the Commission’s Inspectorate Commissioner, Chief Samuel Chigozie Uwandu, stressed that CPS plays a vital role in national economic development.
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According to her, CPS has evolved beyond a retirement policy and has become a symbol of a national shift towards financial discipline and long-term planning.
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Oloworaran noted that the scheme illustrates “a decisive break from past dependencies on state-provided old-age financial security to a new culture of retirement savings and forward planning.
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“A contract between the worker and the employer, with the assurance that a lifetime of labour would be rewarded with financial security in old age.”
“Seventeen states out of the 36 states in the country are currently implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme. Twelve states have not started at all, while seven states are at various stages of establishing their pension bureaux.”
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