The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned African leaders to act against the prevailing effects of climate change before the impact worsens on the continent.
The 16th Fulani Emir of Kano raised this concern on Saturday at the graduation of 51 female students trained by the Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainability Transition (CREST) at Bayero University, Kano.
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) noted that Nigeria is presently experiencing weather changes and urged the adoption of renewable energy sources to reduce the increasing greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
He said, “Renewable energy is critical to our livelihood, especially at this time when Nigeria is already experiencing climate change. The carbon dioxide emissions from our cooking alone constitute two percent of greenhouse gases, while 20 percent of black carbon emissions come from similar sources.
