Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said he will organize a lecture to educate Nigerians on the importance of the Climate Change Act.
Gbajabiamila made the call during an award of excellence in legislation presented to Rep. Sam Onuigbo (APC-Abia) who sponsored the bill.
The Speaker said that it was obvious that most Nigerians did not understand the importance of the Act including members of the House of Reps.
”I will organize a lecture for the lawmakers for the sponsor of the Bill to put members of the House of Reps through on the Act.
”The climate change Act is life-changing and it was an Act that could affect lives.”
He added that Onuigbo was passionate about the Bill and his doggedness and commitment has earned his respect.
“I chose the chairman of the Climate Change but I always forget he is not the chairman, this is one Act that will live in generation yet to come.
“Onuigbo has done what may not be understood now,” he said.
Onuigbo in his remark said that the award meant a whole lot to him because it was an award earned, and not purchased.
He stated that the journey to Nigeria getting a Climate Change Act was a long and tortuous one.
He said that the success recorded with Mr President assenting to the Bill passed by the 9th Assembly glosses over the pains.
“For this, we must be thankful to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, for exhibiting precocious leadership and matching his promise of May 29, 2015, with action.
Onuigbo said that the country now had a climate change Act that would guide Nigeria in her decarbonization efforts, adding that it would ensure that the country justly transits to net zero.
This he added was by bringing requisite attention to the menace of climate change, providing funding for adaptation and mitigation measures including nature-based solutions.
He added that it would also create employment for the teeming youth and also help the journey towards green recovery.
He said that it would ultimately ensure that the country sustainably develops while preserving this earth for the children.