• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Kogi Assembly Speaker Decries Effects Of Climate Change On State Capital

by Ibrahim Obansa
4 months ago
in News
Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Yusuf.

Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Yusuf.

Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Yusuf has lamented over the effects of climate change on Lokoja, the state capital.

Advertisement

The Speaker noted this while contributing to a motion of Urgent Public Importance on the floor of the Assembly by the member representing Kabba/Bunu State Constituency, Hon. Seyi Bello on Wednesday in Lokoja.

According to the Speaker, the practice of indiscriminate falling of trees and other human activities in the guise of development have contributed to depleting the ozone layer, distorting the town’s masterplan and contributed to the rising temperature in the town.

Presenting his motion, Hon. Bello said Kogi State hosts two major Rivers; Benue and Niger, noting that the heat generated from these rivers create unfriendly weather condition and necessitated the motion.

The lawmaker believes that a motion on the issue was long overdue, saying that the pressing issue of ecological challenges in the State, particularly in Lokoja, has been exacerbated by its rocky terrain and limited green spaces.

RELATED

Nigerian Journalists Make Case For QNET After Malaysia Visit

Nigerian Journalists Make Case For QNET After Malaysia Visit

22 minutes ago
‘Policy Uncertainty May Affect Customs Revenue Generation’

Lagos Excise Command Adopts Digitisation To Ensure Real-time Transaction

1 hour ago

This, the lawmaker said, poses significant health risks to residents, especially the elderly and the young children.

“As we are aware, Section 20 of 1999 Nigerian Constitution emphasises the importance of protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development”, adding that the Kogi State Government has demonstrated its commitment to addressing environmental concerns through initiatives like tree planting programmes in a bid to address the ecological issues in Lokoja.

The lawmaker prayed the House to prevail on the state government to increase green spaces, mandate relevant ministries and agencies, such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Kogi Agricultural Development Project to plant more trees and shrubs in parks, streets, and open areas.

He also prayed the government to implement sustainable practices by directing the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to utilise water features, green roofs, and rainwater harvesting systems to reduce high temperatures and improve air quality.

The lawmaker further suggested that government should promote community engagement by educating residents about the benefits of planting trees, implementing energy-efficient practices, and raising awareness about heat-related health risks through community initiatives and campaigns.

In their contributions, the lawmakers, including members representing Lokoja I State Constituency, Hon Bin-Ebaiya Tijjani and Ajaokuta state constituency, Hon Jibril Abu aligned themselves with the letters of the motion, describing it as timely.

The House therefore appealed to the State Government to adopt global practices in remediation of global climate change and reduce the rising temperature.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




Tags: Climate ChangeKogi Assembly
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

KWASU, UK Bournemouth Varsity  Partner On AI, Research, Funding 

Next Post

2 Women Die In Kano Puddle

Ibrahim Obansa

Ibrahim Obansa

You May Like

Nigerian Journalists Make Case For QNET After Malaysia Visit
News

Nigerian Journalists Make Case For QNET After Malaysia Visit

2025/08/06
‘Policy Uncertainty May Affect Customs Revenue Generation’
News

Lagos Excise Command Adopts Digitisation To Ensure Real-time Transaction

2025/08/06
NPA Lauds APM Terminals Over Safety Record
News

APM Terminals Apapa, Customs Deepen Collaboration To Advance B’Odogwu Implementation

2025/08/06
Nigeria’s Capital Import Nosedives, Drops 51% In Q4
Business

Consumers Paid N21,010 For 12.5kg Cooking Gas In June – NBS

2025/08/06
Northern Democrats Set Up C’ttee To Review Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
Business

Insurers To Recapitalise as Tinubu Signs Insurance Reform Bill Into Law

2025/08/06
Despite NEITI’s $1.9bn Under-remittance Claim, Federal Govt Owes NNPCL $9.74bn Fuel Subsidy Debt
Business

FG Pledges To Strengthen Trade Ties With US

2025/08/06
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Nigerian Journalists Make Case For QNET After Malaysia Visit

Lagos Excise Command Adopts Digitisation To Ensure Real-time Transaction

APM Terminals Apapa, Customs Deepen Collaboration To Advance B’Odogwu Implementation

Governor Ododo Lauds D’Tigress Afrobasket Triumph

NPFL Youth League: Ikorodu City And Remo Stars Compete for Top Spot

CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B Fall To Senegal In Group D Opener

NPFL: Bendel Insurance Release 25 Players Into Transfer Market

AfroBasket Triumph: Zenith Bank Celebrates D’Tigress With N200m Reward

Katsina Utd, El-Kanemi Warriors Snatch Players From Abia Warriors

‘Why Top European Clubs Decline To Sign Osimhen’

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.