By Rauf Oyewole
The Bauchi State Government in partnership with relevant organisations in climate related areas have formulated a climate policy aimed at combating the threat to food security in the State.
Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Hon. Danlami Kawule, on Tuesday stated that the state is witnessing serious desertification and erratic rainfall patterns which is reducing crop yields and threatening the livelihoods of the farmers.
Speaking further at the validation of climate change policy, organised jointly with Oxfam and Global Initiative For Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation- (GIFSEP), Kawule said that “Our green areas are disappearing, farmlands are drying up, and food production is becoming increasingly uncertain.”
Kawule added that the Bauchi State Climate Change Policy is a strategic roadmap to mitigate these impacts, build agricultural resilience, and secure long-term food security.
“Climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is a threat to our food supply and economic stability. This policy will help us protect our people and their sources of livelihood,” he added.
Dr. Michael David, Executive Director of GIFSEP, also highlighted the urgent need to tackle climate-induced food insecurity.
“Communities in Bauchi are already experiencing the consequences of reduced harvests, hunger, and increased vulnerability. This policy provides a framework for adaptive farming, climate-smart agriculture, and improved food systems,” he said.
Dr. Kenneth Akpan of OXFAM reiterated their commitment to supporting grassroots climate resilience, saying, “to end hunger, we must fight climate change,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Nasiru Umar, Director of Climate Change in the Ministry called for inclusive implementation of the policy, noting that women and youth who make up the majority of the agricultural workforce. “They must be empowered with resources and training to adapt to the changing climate.
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