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Stakeholders in Environment Meet to Strategizing on Enhancing Nigeria’s Carbon Market Transition

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Stakeholders in Environment Meet to Strategizing on Enhancing Nigeria’s Carbon Market Transition

By: Michael Mike

Stakeholders in the nation’s environment sector have met in Abuja to designed strategies aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s transition into a thriving carbon market.

A workshop tagged 3-Day Stakeholders Engagement on Nigeria’s Carbon Market Policy and Manual of Procedure is being organized by National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK)government and others.

Some State Environment Commissioners who spoke at the workshop on Wednesday to journalists, welcomed the ongoing Carbon Market Activation Workshop in Abuja, saying it will help them harmonise all activities in terms of carbon financing and credits.

The Niger State Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Yakubu Kolo said the training has given him enlightenment and in-depth knowledge about Article 6 and how Nigerians can key into it.

He said: “It is expected that we will be able to harmonise all our activities in terms of carbon financing, carbon credits and then ensuring that we look into all those areas to get alternative sources of funding instead of depending on the normal revenue allocation from the federal government.

“The state is looking inward to see how we can leverage on this carbon financing through the creation of green bonds. And then the State Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umar Bago also directed we should try to raise seedlings that we will be able to produce more seedlings that we can use to regenerate our forests within the states. And by doing this, we are sure that this issue of Article 6 will be able to move on and get our resources involved in the issue of voluntary market.

“Because right now from what we have been told today, Article 6.2 and then the voluntary carbon market is where the Nigerian government is trying to start its green initiative in refinancing our carbon market.

On his part, the Jigawa State Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change and Chairman of the Commissioners Forum, Dr. Nura Ibrahim Kazaure said the training will enhance solar projects, afforestation projects, alternative cooking techniques using cookstove and a lot of things being executed in the states.

Kazaure said we really thank the NCCCS for organising such an event. And most importantly, calling on commissioners to come around.

He said: “We are going to leverage on this three-day workshop to take home and start developing apparatus and a lot of methodologies.”

In his comments, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba expressed optimism that the training will simplifyto the sub-nationals ways to access the carbon market globally.

Earlier, the Director-General, NCCCS, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe welcomed participants to the training, saying the Federal government is very keen to strengthen the federal – states relationship in building a virile carbon market.

She noted that the training is designed to catalyse Nigeria’s transition into a thriving carbon market.

She revealed that the workshop aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development, carbon emission reduction, and the attraction of global investments, adding that the workshop seeks to sensitise stakeholders to new policies, regulations, and procedural frameworks; Provide high-level training on carbon market operations and dynamics; Gather stakeholder feedback to refine strategic documents; define the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders; and Build capacity of National Designated Authorities (NDAs) for effective oversight and implementation.

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RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State

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…Making it the 20th State to Benefit from the Support

By: Our Reporter

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Program, launched in Abuja in March 2024 to provide monthly support to vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities, has reached Yobe State—making it the 20th state to benefit from the initiative.
Since its inception, the program has covered Abia, Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto States before arriving in Yobe.
With generous support from the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) and another industrialist who prefers to remain anonymous, assorted food items were delivered, bringing relief to many households, particularly those with disabilities.


The First Lady and Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, noted that donors provide two truckloads of food items to each beneficiary state for onward distribution. Represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, she highlighted Yobe as a major beneficiary of RHI programs and interventions.
These include:

  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation Women Economists Empowerment Program, which supported 500 women with ₦50,000 each.
  • The RHI Women Agricultural Support Scheme, where 20 women received ₦500,000 each.
  • A ₦68.9 million grant from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to the Young Farmers Club.
  • Annual financial support to senior citizens, with 100 beneficiaries receiving ₦100,000 each in 2023 and 250 beneficiaries receiving ₦200,000 each.
  • A ₦50 million financial grant to 1,000 petty traders.
  • The Women in ICT Program, aimed at empowering women in the digital economy.
    According to Senator Tinubu, these interventions are designed to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
    Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni represented by his Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the initiative, noting that the state has aligned with RHI through various empowerment programs for women, children, and vulnerable groups. These include the distribution of household items, skill acquisition schemes, and post-insurgency recovery programs that have economically empowered many women.

  • The State Coordinator of RHI and Wife of the Yobe State Governor, Hajiya Hafsat Kollere Buni, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for extending such impactful support to Yobe State. She also looked forward to stronger collaborations to further project the ideals of RHI and improve the lives of the people.
    Also present at the event was Dr. Ubong Udoh, Managing Director of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, one of the key donors to the program.
  • RHI Presents Food Items to Vulnerable Groups in Yobe State
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Monguno says lack of national cohesion fuels insurgency

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By: Zagazola Makama

Former National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.), has warned that Nigeria’s fight against insurgency will remain elusive without national cohesion and a united front across society.

Monguno stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a new book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.).

He said Boko Haram and other violent groups had thrived by exploiting Nigeria’s divisions, stressing that disunity among citizens, political actors, and institutions weakened the country’s capacity to defeat terrorism.

“Without national cohesion, insurgency will not end. Terrorists feed on our fault lines – ethnic, religious, political – and they weaponise them against us. If we remain divided, no amount of military might will deliver lasting peace,” Monguno said.

He urged Nigerians to rise above parochial sentiments and embrace a spirit of patriotism, solidarity, and common purpose. According to him, the fight against insurgency must go beyond the battlefield to include reconciliation, justice, and inclusive governance.

The retired General emphasised that the scars left by Boko Haram were not just physical but also psychological and social, making unity a vital condition for national healing.

“The book reminds us that security is not just the work of soldiers. It is the responsibility of leaders, institutions, and citizens. Unless we build cohesion, insurgency will continue to mutate in different forms,” he added.

Monguno commended Gen. Irabor for documenting his experience, describing the work as a guide that combines history, strategy, and national lessons for the future.

The event was attended by former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, the Minister of Defence, service chiefs, traditional rulers, diplomats, and senior government officials.

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Kukah says military operations alone cannot end insurgency, stresses soft power approach

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Kukah says military operations alone cannot end insurgency, stresses soft power approach

By: Zagazola Makama

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said Nigeria cannot defeat insurgency through military operations alone, stressing the need to embrace soft power and address root causes of insecurity.

Kukah made this known in Abuja on Thursday while reviewing Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a new book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.).

He said the country’s reliance on military doctrines and repeated counter-insurgency operations had failed to produce lasting peace because Boko Haram represented an ideology, not just an armed threat.

“For years, we have had Operation Lafiya Dole, Operation Restore Order, Operation Hadin Kai, Operation Safe Haven, and many others. Yet, when one operation fails, another is launched. These operations have not ended the insurgency because you cannot fight an idea with weapons alone,” Kukah said.

The cleric argued that describing the insurgency only in military terms forecloses other sources of information and non-kinetic solutions that are critical to peacebuilding.

According to him, Boko Haram’s struggle is framed as a jihad, and many of its fighters see death as martyrdom, making them indifferent to conventional deterrence.

“The challenge before us is not merely about defeating insurgents on the battlefield, but about understanding the soft issues of life and death. Guns cannot build peace; soft power must complement military power,” he said.

Kukah pointed to chapters 11, 12 and 13 of Irabor’s book, which emphasise reconciliation, good governance, justice, and national healing as critical conditions for security.

He praised the author’s reflections for going beyond military strategy, describing them as “the writings of a priest” that call for dialogue, reforms and moral renewal.

The bishop added that Nigeria must prioritise structural reforms, political inclusion, patriotism, and judicial integrity to tackle grievances that feed extremism.

“The urgency now is to invest in soft power – in human development, reconciliation, and building trust in institutions. Military operations can only create space; it is ideas and justice that will sustain peace,” Kukah said.

The event attracted former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, senior government officials, service chiefs, diplomats, and other dignitaries.
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