Climate Change Preparedness and Adaptation Strategies Highlighted in Public Lecture by Prof. Jaiye Jehoshaphat Dukiya.
In a public lecture organized by the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Professor Jaiye Jehoshaphat Dukiya, a renowned expert in urban and regional planning, delivered an insightful talk on the theme “Climate Change Inducer, Impact Preparedness, and Adaptation through Inclusive Planning Strategies” in Kogi State’s central senatorial district.
During the lecture, Professor Dukiya highlighted the critical role that human activities play in determining climate change. He emphasized the need to reduce environmental hazards caused by these activities and urged the people of Kogi Central to embrace afforestation, thereby making the region greener.
“We must adopt the idea of ‘fall one tree and plant two’ to combat the adverse effects of climate change,” Professor Dukiya emphasized. He also addressed the negative impact of the charcoal business on the environment, particularly in Kogi Central, where deforestation is a significant concern.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, stated that the lecture was necessary to raise awareness about the effects of climate change and the importance of proactive measures.
Engr. Yahaya M.D. Farouk, the Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, expressed the state government’s commitment to encouraging a green environment by providing free fruit seedlings for planting in the state.
The Ohi of Okene, Alh. Manman Okatahi, and the Ohi of Adavi, Alh. Muhammed J. Bello, also encouraged tree planting in their respective remarks, highlighting the importance of a sustainable environment.
The General Manager of the Kogi State Town Planning Board, Town Planner Abdullahi Yusuf A., urged the participants to work closely with town planners to ensure a safe and eco-friendly environment.
The well-attended lecture brought together members of the state’s Town Planning Association, as well as staff and students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara.
