The United Nations Children’s Education Fund, UNICEF, on Monday revealed that 650,000 Nigerian children have been displaced by flood in the last 7years.
According to UNICEF, the displacement occurred from 2016 to 2023 making Nigeria the second most affected globally by climate change impacts on children.
This was highlighted in a press release by UNICEF, on Monday, which coincided with the 2023 World Children’s Day.
The UN agency emphasised that over 110 million Nigerian children are at risk due to rising temperatures, floods, droughts, and severe storms.
Dr. Salisu Dahiru, Director General of the National Council on Climate Change, stressed the urgency of a swift and inclusive response, particularly considering the needs of vulnerable populations like children and women, in decision-making and implementation.
Similarly, Christian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, underscored the need to provide a platform for children to express their concerns about climate change, towards shaping a collective path toward a sustainable future.
