Experts Seek Urgent Steps To Tackle Climate Change
Some experts have called for urgent measures by the government and the populace towards tackling the danger posed by climate change. They made the appeal during a special interview session on the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State radio station, FUNAAB Radio 89.5 FM, as part of activities marking this year’s World Earth Day with the theme, ‘Restoring the Earth’.
Led by Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, those on the team include Prof. Gabriel Dedeke, Dr. Oludotun Adelusi, and Dr. Ariom Obaji, all from FUNAAB. The Dons warned that if urgent steps were not taken to reverse the trend, it may spell doom for the nation and the world at large. Kehinde, a Professor of Plant Pathology, maintained that there is a need for the government and Nigerians to begin to pay more attention to this problem. She added that “Government should take a second look at policies that affect environmental issues and there is a need for them to engage in review as often as possible”.
On his part, Dedeke, a Professor of Animal Eco-Physiology, disclosed that heatwaves were enough clues to show that there is an increase in climatic heat following delays in rainfall recorded in 2018, 2019, and 2020. He added that the issue of flooding being experienced in different parts of the country remained a pointer to this unpleasant trend. According to him, “We must all come together and seek ways by ensuring that we go green in our community. People should learn to grow little gardens in their compound and environments
