Climate Change Threat To Education In Nigeria – Onuigbo

Governing board member (South East) of the North East Development Commission, Sam Onuigbo, has said climate change poses significant threats to education in the country.

Onuigbo spoke to LEADERSHIP Weekend after delivering a paper at the Conference of Deans of Education Nigerian Universities 2025 Annual Conference and General Meeting at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

According to him, “Floods, droughts, and extreme heat often disrupt schooling, damage infrastructure and increase absenteeism.”

The former member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency at the National Assembly (2015-2023) noted that education is critical to addressing climate justice.

“Targeted educational programmes can raise awareness about environmental rights and equip students from these areas to advocate for equity and sustainability.”

“Universities and polytechnic have a dual role as centres of learning and innovation, added the board’s chairman committee on security, climate change and special intervention.

He said the institutions can offer scientific solutions to the problems through research and development while training future professionals in green technologies and environmental management.