Stakeholders in climate advocacy and education have called for the urgent integration of climate justice into Nigeria's secondary school curriculum, emphasizing its potential to nurture future green-focused entrepreneurs and build a resilient SME ecosystem.
This position was shared during a national consultative workshop in Abuja organized by the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet). The workshop, themed "Integrating Climate Justice into the Secondary School Curriculum," explored how early education can support climate resilience and entrepreneurial innovation, especially within local economies.
Dr. Samson Ogallah of the African Union's Climate Change Unit stressed that empowering students with knowledge of climate justice—highlighting the disproportionate effects of climate change on vulnerable communities—will lay the foundation for a new generation of climate-conscious business leaders.
He noted that Nigeria's economy, heavily reliant on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture, stands to benefit greatly from an education system that prepares students to create sustainable, climate-smart enterprises. "Climate education should include real-life case studies and creative learning to build leadership, innovation, and responsible enterprise," he said.
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Mr. Atayi Babs, former CSDevNet National Coordinator, added that early climate education is vital for creating long-term, community-driven solutions. "This is how we build the next generation of SME owners who understand the importance of sustainable practices in business," Babs stated.
Dr. Onuche Unekwu of the University of Africa, Bayelsa, echoed the sentiment, calling the move a timely and strategic investment in Nigeria's human capital and entrepreneurial future.
Experts at the event agreed that equipping young Nigerians with climate justice knowledge isn't just an environmental priority—it's a business strategy to foster a new wave of climate-smart MSMEs and drive inclusive economic growth.
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