Group under the auspices of YouthHub Africa has called on the government and all stakeholders promoting the interest of the girlchild to adequately equip them to be leaders and change-makers in the fight against climate change.
YouthHub Executive Director/Co-Founder, Rotimi Olawale made this call Friday in Abuja at an event to commemorate the international day of the girlchild with theme ‘Digital Generation, Our Generation: Empowering Our Girls as Advocates of Climate Change.”
Represented by YouthHub’s, Head of Human Resources, Comfort Matthew, Olawale stressed the need to raise awareness about the transformative power of digital education for girls and provide them with the tools, skills, and mentorship they need to thrive in the dynamic landscape.
Tagging the occasion as a day dedicated to highlight the potential and talents of Nigerian young girls, who he said are the torchbearers of the Nation’s future, the Director said it was also a day to celebrate their dreams, resilience, and determination.
He added that the day was also set aside to recognise the immense importance of nurturing their abilities and guiding them towards meaningful paths in a world that is increasingly shaped by the digital age.
“In this age of the digital generation, our girls have the power to become influential advocates for climate change. With the right education, skills, and mentorship, they can harness the digital tools at their disposal to drive awareness and action on environmental issues.
“We believe that empowering our girls is not just about preparing them for the future, it’s about equipping them to be leaders and change-makers in the fight against climate change.
“Through this event, we aim to raise awareness about the transformative power of digital education for girls and provide them with the tools, skills, and mentorship they need to thrive in this dynamic landscape. We want to open doors to exciting careers in fields related to climate change, foster innovation, and ensure that our girls become active participants in shaping a sustainable future.
“Together, we can change the narrative and inspire young girls to become advocates for climate change, leveraging their digital capabilities to make a lasting impact on our planet. Today, we are not just celebrating the girl child, we are sowing the seeds of a more sustainable, interconnected, and tech-savvy world.” He submitted.
Speaking as a panelIst, Austin Ekwurujuru,
CEO Basic Rights Watch who disclosed that women and girls are mostly affected by climate change, stressed the need to invoke the humanity of Nigerian leaders from the public sector down to the private sector.
Ekwurujuru urged the government to pay more attention and put adequate resources towards ensuring that the country mitigate or adapt to some of the issues associated with climate change in the society, saying that resources are very important towards address some of the issues.
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