Nigeria and Liberia are refining their partnership to combat the growing threat of climate change, as parliamentarians and environmentalists from Liberia seek to learn from Nigeria’s climate mitigation strategies.
Leading the Liberian delegation, Mr. Ernest Manseah Snr engaged in discussions with Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Ecology and Climate Change at the National Assembly. The visit highlighted Nigeria’s role as a climate action leader in Africa and signals a deeper push for regional cooperation on environmental sustainability.
Liberia Looks to Nigeria for Climate Solutions
In a session with the Senate Committee, chaired by Senator Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa West), Mr. Manseah acknowledged Nigeria’s strides in tackling climate change.
“We have come to learn from you, distinguished members of this committee, on how Nigeria has been mitigating the effects of climate change,” he said.
Liberia is considering the establishment of a Climate Fund, but Manseah retained that financial measures alone are insufficient. “Beyond the fund, we want to tap into Nigeria’s ways of tackling environmental challenges,” he added.
Senator Dickson highlighted Nigeria’s landmark Climate Change Act, the first of its kind in Africa, which provides a legal framework for addressing climate-related challenges. “This law makes Nigeria one of the leading countries in the world in climate change mitigation,” he said. However, he stressed that no nation can fight climate change alone, stressing he need for African countries to collaborate and exchange best practices.
Other senators, including Osita Ngwu (Enugu West), Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East), and Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), welcomed the collaboration and urged for its expansion to include more African nations.
Expanding the Climate Partnership
Following discussions with the Senate, the Liberian delegation proceeded to the House of Representatives for further engagement with its Committee on Ecology and Climate Change. The meetings reflect a shared commitment to tackling climate change through legislative action, policy exchange, and regional cooperation.
The partnership between Nigeria and Liberia signals a growing recognition that climate change is not just a national issue but a continental challenge. With Nigeria leading the way in legislative frameworks and Liberia eager to adopt similar strategies, this collaboration could serve as a blueprint for broader African unity in climate action.
As both nations push forward, the question remains: Will other African countries join in forging a stronger, united front against climate change?
