Liberia is seeking Nigeria’s expertise on climate change solutions to help tackle the environmental challenges facing both countries.
In a visit to Nigeria’s National Assembly in Abuja, members of Liberia’s parliament and environmental experts met with Nigerian lawmakers to discuss ways to address the growing climate crisis.
The meeting, which took place on Thursday, saw Liberia’s Ernest Manseah Snr and his team speak with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Ecology and Climate Change.
During the discussions, Manseah described Nigeria as a leader in climate change actions, praising the country’s efforts to address environmental issues.
“We have come to learn from you, distinguished members of this committee, on how Nigeria has been mitigating the effects of climate change.
“In Liberia, we are considering the establishment of a Climate Fund, but beyond funding, we want to tap into Nigeria’s strategies for tackling environmental challenges,” he said.
Senator Seriake Dickson, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, agreed that African nations need to work together to tackle the climate crisis.
“Climate change is a major challenge that requires collective efforts across Africa,” he said.
Dickson pointed out that Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, the first of its kind in Africa, provides a solid legal foundation for the country’s efforts to fight climate change. This, he said, places Nigeria at the forefront of climate change actions on the continent.
Members of the Senate Committee, including Osita Ngwu, Adetokunbo Abiru, and Victor Umeh, also supported the idea of strengthening ties with Liberia and other African countries in the fight against climate change.
They encouraged further partnerships to share knowledge and build stronger policies that could help all nations deal with the challenges of a changing climate.
The Liberian delegation later met with the House of Representatives Committee on Ecology and Climate Change to continue their discussions on how both countries can work together on climate issues.
The proposed collaboration is expected to strengthen Africa’s collective response to climate change, with Nigeria offering valuable experience in tackling environmental challenges.
