Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, with plans to strengthen the state's capacity to attract climate finance.

Ododo stated this on Thursday at the opening of the Climate Finance Readiness Assessment (CFRA) Technical Assistance Program in Lokoja.

Represented by his deputy, Mr Joel Salifu, the governor said climate change posed serious challenges to agriculture, water resources, the environment and the livelihoods of residents.

Image Credit - NAN He stressed that addressing these challenges required practical interventions and collective action by government and other stakeholders.

Ododo said the establishment of the Kogi Cl...