An assemblage of environmental advocates, journalists, community and religious leaders , CSOs as well as NGOs converged on Kaduna , NorthWest Nigeria, Thursday 11/06/2026, advocating for vigorous awareness campaign on the dangers of environmental pollution caused by human activities.
This is with a view to attaining a cleaner, healthier and more climate resilient environment
Checkmating the environmental effects of human activities, the participants emphasize, is essential for shaping sustainable policies, behavioural change and protecting the environment from contamination for human health and economic growth.
Contaminants identified and graphically shown at the event, included open defecation among other practices that can possibly pollute rivers and ground water surface as well as plastic waste mostly caused by flooding .
Contaminated water, the participants agreed, spread diseases and harm aquatic life.
Deforestation and habitat loss resulting in destroying wildlife, habitats, degrading fertile top soil, were also analysed.
Among the experts who ignited the discussion through paper presentation on the theme ” Human Activities and Their Harmful Effects on the Environment, were Haliru Ahmad Khalifa of the Transparency and Accountability for Totality Initiative, a Geologist and Researcher at the Kaduna Polytechnic, Mrs Halima Haruna, a Journalist, Mrs Angela Okafor of Radio Nigeria and a Care Provider, Mohammad Aminu Aliyu of the Nigeria Red Cross.
Acknowledging climate change as the most troubling challenge globally, the participants strongly believe that while the environment can survive without human, the later can not survive without the environment, hence the need for a behavioural change
The event titled “Kaduna Monthly Climate Hangout” was organised by the Desk of Climate Change and Environment Matters of the Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC) in partnership with African Climate Reporters and Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Climate Change to discuss practical approach to addressing challenges facing communities in the State.
