OKPOKO BUILDING COLLAPSE: ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER CONDEMNS ILLEGAL STRUCTURE, ORDERS DEMOLITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Okpoko Building Collapse: Ojukwu Condemns Illegal Structure, Orders Demolition ‎ ‎By Chukwuka Ugokwe ‎ ‎The Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Bar. Chijioke Ojukwu, has on Oct 8, described the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, as unfortunate. ‎ ‎The incident, which occurred in the Anata Anaba area of the town, claimed the lives of a middle-aged woman and her 14-year-old daughter, amid allegations that warnings about the safety of the building had been ignored. ‎ ‎The victims, identified as Happiness Ugoagu and her daughter, Chikaima, were reportedly asleep in their bedroom when the building collapsed onto their residence. ‎ ‎Ojukwu, who visited the scene alongside officials of the ministry, alleged that substandard materials had been used in the construction. He also disclosed that a stop-work notice had previously been served on the building. ‎ ‎Describing the structure as illegal, ...

NIGERIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE ACTION AT COP29 IN AZERBAIJAN. (PHOTOS).


 Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Climate Action At COP29 In Azerbaijan


Nigeria's Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has reiterated the nation's steadfast commitment to addressing the global climate crisis during the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Azerbaijan.


Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the minister showcased Nigeria's climate agenda, outlining key initiatives designed to achieve a sustainable and resilient future. 


These include:


Energy Transition Plan: Expanding renewable energy capacity and promoting energy efficiency.


National Adaptation Plan: Strengthening resilience to the adverse effects of climate change.


Carbon Market Framework: Driving emissions reductions while fostering green economic growth.


Climate Finance Advocacy: Championing increased global funding and the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund.


The minister highlighted the importance of collaboration in combating climate change, calling for stronger global partnerships to ensure a sustainable future.


“Nigeria is committed to playing a leading role in the fight against climate change. Together, we can create a healthier, more sustainable planet for future generations,” he said.

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