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FG Demands Accountability and Transparency in Global Climate Funding
FG Demands Accountability and Transparency in Global Climate Funding
By: Michael Mike
The federal government has demanded for accountability and transparency in the global climate funding, stating that Nigeria and the rest of the developing world are tired of rhetorics and pledges that are variance with global warming and climate change.
Speaking in Abuja at the two-day first International Anti-Corruption and Climate Change Conference organised by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in collaboration with Hawkmoth and supported by the MacArthur Foundation, the Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Ishaq Salako, in his keynote address said “climate accountability and transparency are critical elements in building trust, credibility, accessing funding and mobilizing mass participation.
“I call on the developed countries of the world who are the principal drivers of global warming and climate change to be more transparent and accountable in their climate funding.”
He said: “The developing world, the he most impacted victims of climate change, are getting wearing of rhetorics and pledges that are often not at scale to the problem and that remains largely unfulfilled.”
The minister who was represented by the Director, Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Mrs Iniobong Abiola-Awe however added that: “For us in the Global South, we need to put more structures in place to prioritize climate actions and enhance climate accountability and transparency.”
He reminded that the challenges of climate change and energy transition require not just innovative solutions but also a firm commitment to ethical governance.
He noted that: “Transparency and accountability are the bedrock of sustainable development, and it is through collaborative efforts like this conference that we can have a more just and sustainable future.”
Salako said that the interconnected nature of climate challenges underscored the need for a comprehensive, all-sector approach to addressing them.
He however said, “As challenging and acute as the climate change crisis is, it cannot enjoy exclusive access to funding and attention and has to compete with other critical sectors for financing.”
He noted that: “Sound transparency and accountability framework for climate change is critical for sustainable climate action through better coordination, improved decision-making processes and spending allocations, better monitoring and evaluation of mitigation and adaptation results against established climate goals, enhanced identification of responsible stakeholders, coherence and harmonisation of country assistance and finally, improved access to finance domestically and internationally.”
The Chairman of HEDA Resource Centre, Mr Olanrewaju Suraju, on his part, noted the importance of learning from past mistakes as Nigeria shifts from oil and gas to new energy resources like lithium and solar energy.
He warned against repeating the exploitation and mismanagement that plagued the oil sector, urging the government to focus on sustainable development that benefits all regions of the country.
Suraju also advocated for establishment of accountability mechanisms to ensure a responsible transition to new energy sources
FG Demands Accountability and Transparency in Global Climate Funding
IBUAM: A New Chapter in University Education, Changing the Phase of the Aviation Industry
By: Balami Lazarus
The quest and search for knowledge by men is an unending process, a continuous tense as long as humans live here on the mother planet. Therefore, the quest and thirst for knowledge is like mwala in the Bura dialect, which simply means to dig continuously.
For some decades Nigerian educational space has experienced growth and progress in her university system. The emergence of universities to cater to the educational needs of the citizens is clear evidence that there are positive changes in the system. It has also brought improvements and innovations, walking like a giant with nobility robes in the gown of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom provided by the ivory tower.
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic Management (IBUAM) is one university that was established recently in the bustling Centre of Excellence, Lagos. Registered and licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The aviation sector, I have observed, is what many lack understanding of. For some, it starts and ends with airports, aircraft, and pilots. But for Isaac David Balami, it begins with aeronautic and management knowledge provided by his university.
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic Management (IBUAM) is the first of its kind in the aviation industry/educational landscape of our nation. IBUAM is beginning to change and impart on the aviation industry through academic courses offered at the university.
IBUAM disciplines are in aeronautics and management as its academic training. Its objective, therefore, is to train students in aeronautics, engineering, and aviation management and techniques. To further equip students with “skills in aviation operations and airline management.”
Some courses at IBUAM are aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering, and aviation operations/airline management, among others.
Isaac David Balami is an aeronautic engineer, aviation expert, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Isaac has also distinguished himself in union leadership of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE).
IBUAM: A New Chapter in University Education, Changing the Phase of the Aviation Industry
Police repel bandits, rescue six kidnapped victims on Yankara-Funtua highway in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Katsina State have successfully rescued six kidnapped victims after intercepting an armed bandit attack on Yankara-Funtua highway in Faskari Local Government Area.
Sources said on Jan. 24 at about 1:25 a.m., unidentified armed bandits blocked the highway and abducted six occupants of a green Honda Civic, registration number AAA 518 BC, en route from Funtua to Faskari.
The DPO Faskari, on routine patrol, promptly engaged the hoodlums in a tactical gunfight.
The bandits were overpowered and fled into the bush, abandoning their mission. All six victims, Rabi Hamisu, Safare Musa, Abubakar Samaila, Shehu Umar, Sara’u Yahaya, and Ibrahim Babangida, were rescued unharmed and safely returned to their homes.
Intensive patrols continue in the area, while efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects are ongoing.
Police repel bandits, rescue six kidnapped victims on Yankara-Funtua highway in Katsina
Suspect arrested for trespassing, attempting robbery at Bauchi Emir’s palace
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Umar Hamza, was apprehended Wednesday night for trespassing and attempting to steal from the Emir of Bauchi’s residence.
Sources said Hamza entered one of the Emir’s son’s rooms carrying a bunch of keys and tried to commit theft around 8:20 p.m. on January 23.
He was intercepted shortly after the act and taken into the Police custody for questioning.
Police said Preliminary inquiries indicate the suspect intended to steal from the palace.
Suspect arrested for trespassing, attempting robbery at Bauchi Emir’s palace
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