By Guardian Editor 18 January 2024 | 4:40 am Members of the Governing Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Samuel Onuigbo, has said that every COP (Conference of Parties) to the Paris Agreement process provides an opportunity for participants to come home and add value to the Climate Action. President Tinubu. Photo:Twitter Members of the Governing Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Samuel Onuigbo, has said that every COP (Conference of Parties) to the Paris Agreement process provides an opportunity for participants to come home and add value to the Climate Action. Onuigbo, who is the chairman of Committee on Security, Climate Change and Special Interventions of the commission, spoke, yesterday, during a two-day workshop organised by the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNET) in Abuja. He said although COP28 has come and gone, participants should follow up with commitments and actions that match the priorities of Nigeria as led by President Tinubu and other emerging economies. While expressing appreciation to CSDevNET for selecting him as one of its patrons, Onuigbo said: “CSDevNET’s unparalleled efforts at bringing together about 300 organisations that are at the frontiers of championing climate action and sustainable developments across Nigeria reflects a well-thought out action plan anchored on sound principles.” Earlier in his welcome remarks, Chairman, Board of Trustees of CSDevNET, Prof Ibrahim Choji, described the workshop as “our collective crucible; it is where government officials, civil society, private sector giants, academics and all well-meaning citizens come together to forge a common vision for our country.” 1 hour ago Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, declared null and void the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code authorising National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcast stations for breaches of the code. 1 hour ago Members of the Governing Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Samuel Onuigbo, has said that every COP (Conference of Parties) to the Paris Agreement process provides an opportunity for participants to come home and add value to the Climate Action. 1 hour ago Traditional rulers in Anambra State have accused Anambra State Government, led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, of mistreating and disrespecting them. 1 hour ago Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorists clashed again over territories in the Lake Chad region and lost many of their fighters in the process. 1 hour ago Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has targeted Kaduna and Bauchi states, together with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for establishment of digital hubs to boost Internet access, bridge digital gap and network in hard-to-reach communities. 1 hour ago A Collaborative effort between the Katsina State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has seen 1,395 girls return to school across three local councils of the state. 2 hours ago The new Maigari of Lokoja in Kogi State, Ibrahim Kabir, Maikarfi IV, has promised to work for the peace, stability and development of the emirate to promote the overall development of the state. 2 hours ago Traditional ruler of Jebba in Mooro Local Council of Kwara State, Abdulkadir Adebara, as well as his chiefs and subjects, has appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to pay his salary arrears of over two decades. 2 hours ago As victims count their losses from Tuesday’s explosion that shattered the serenity of Ibadan metropolis, there has been renewed calls for the review of activities of illegal miners in the country to checkmate the menace, particularly preventing the recurrence of such explosion. 2 hours ago Nigeria, struggling to raise funding for its 2024 budget may borrow to finance electricity subsidy as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Company (NERC) yesterday released a new tariff template, showing over N1.6 trillion shortfall.
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