Following the successful consultation and development of the Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) policy document for Nasarawa state, Ecosystem Sustainability Network (EcoSusNet) presented a copy to the Chun Mada and the President of Akwanga Local Government Traditional Council, Pastor Samson Gamu Yare.
The presentation was made today by the project officer of EcoSusNet, Mr. Tashi Manasseh, at the Chun Mada’s Palace, Akwanga, Nasarawa.
Presenting the LAPA document, Tashi Manasseh, the project officer, said that the document was developed to address the peculiar impact of climate change in Nasarawa State through tailored, local strategies designed to enhance resilience and promote sustainable development.
Tashi added that the key objectives of the LAPA are to reduce the vulnerability of the Nasarawa local communities to climate risks, improve their adaptive capacities, and ensure long-term environmental sustainability.
“The voices of the Akwanga community and its environs were fully captured in the document. We are looking forward to seeing the community more resilient and taking climate action every day,” he added.
Also speaking on the LAPA co-creation process, Mr. Aya’olo Baba, the Programme Assistant, appreciated the Akwanga Traditional Council for their contributions during the stakeholders’ review forum.
“On behalf of the organisation, collaborators – Building Blocks for Peace Foundation, We are Special Foundation as well as our funding partners – Nigerian Youth SDGs and German Missions in Nigeria, we truly appreciate the traditional council for extending the hands of partnership in the project,” Aya’olo said.
“We also appreciate the inputs and observations you made during the stakeholders’ review of the LAPA document,” he added.
In his response, His Royal Highness Mr. Thomas Gbure’s representative assured of the traditional council’s support for solving climate change issues in Nasarawa State and beyond.
Mr. Thomas, who doubles as the Secretary to Chun Mada and President of the Akwanga LGA Traditional Council, stated: “I convey to you, HRH, the Chun Mada’s endorsement and blessings. On behalf of the Chun Mada, we accept and embrace this document as a working document, and we encourage everyone to accept and use it for the purpose it is designed for,” he added.
The secretary appreciated the Ecosystem Sustainability Network and all the organizations that contributed to the Nasarawa State LAPA co-creation process.
“Special appreciation to the sponsors and funding partners for their generous giving towards funding the project in Nasarawa State,” Thomas said.