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Fight Climate Change in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria - Blue Community
Fight Climate Change in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria - Blue Community
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Akwa Ibom farmers urged to fight climate change through nature-based solutions.
Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.
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Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature ...
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature ...
Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.
Agrarian communities in Akwa Ibom have been asked to adopt nature-based solutions, such as tree planting, sustainable farming, and ending bush burning, to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on livelihoods and food production.
Participants at a World Environment Day 2026 event held in Nkana, Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, on 5 June and organised byPeace Point Development Foundation(PPDF), a civil society organisation promoting ecological justice in the Niger Delta, said communities must take practical steps to protect the environment and strengthen resilience against climate-related challenges.
The event, themed "Climate Action and the Role of Nature-Based Solutions," brought together select farmers from agrarian communities across the Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
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Akwa Ibom farmers urged to fight climate change through nature-based solutions
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Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions
[Premium Times] Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.
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3×cross-perspective · 2Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions.
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allafrica“Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.”
premiumtimes“Akwa Ibom farmers urged to fight climate change through nature-based solutions
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allafrica.com“Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.”
blue-community.net“Akwa Ibom farmers urged to fight climate change through nature-based solutions.
Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.”
2×broadly confirmedExperts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.
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allafrica“Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.”
allafrica.com“Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.”
blue-community.net“Akwa Ibom farmers urged to fight climate change through nature-based solutions.
Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.”
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A World Environment Day 2026 event was held in Nkana, Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on 5 June.
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The World Environment Day 2026 event in Akwa Ibom was organised by Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), a civil society organisation promoting ecological justice in the Niger Delta.
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The event was themed "Climate Action and the Role of Nature-Based Solutions."
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Agrarian communities in Akwa Ibom have been asked to adopt nature-based solutions, such as tree planting, sustainable farming, and ending bush burning, to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on livelihoods and food production.
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The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a new generation of improved cassava varieties aimed at enhancing food security, increasing farmers’ incomes and accelerating agricultural transformation across the state.
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The newly introduced cassava varieties are named "Biggy," "Baba 70," "Renewed Hope," and "Game Changer."
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The cassava variety launch occurred at the Assured Model Farm in Ikot Akpan Essien, Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
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The cassava variety initiative is part of the agricultural revolution pillar of the ARISE Agenda.
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The cassava varieties were developed through a collaboration involving the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Assured Model Farm.
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Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Offiong Offor, represented Governor Umo Eno at the cassava variety launch.
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Commissioner Offiong Offor described the cassava variety programme as a major step towards modernising agriculture and improving productivity among farmers.
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The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly called for the immediate release of 13 farmers abducted from Itu Mbonuso, Ini Local Government Area.
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The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly urged the State Ministry of Internal Security to promptly collaborate with security agencies to secure the release of the abducted farmers.
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The 13 farmers were abducted on their farm on July 14.
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The abduction of the 13 farmers is suspected to have been carried out by people from Arochukwu, a neighboring community in Abia State.
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Lawrence Udoide, member representing the Ini state constituency, raised the matter of the abducted farmers during a plenary session.
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The motion regarding the abducted farmers was received through a motion by Mr Moses Essien, member representing Ibiono Ibom state constituency, and seconded by Mr Itoro-Obong Etim, member representing Uruan state constituency.
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Lawrence Udoide described the security situation in Ini Local Government Area as "a siege perpetrated by unscrupulous elements from Arochukwu."
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“Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions”
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“Agrarian communities in Akwa Ibom have been asked to adopt nature-based solutions, such as tree planting, sustainable farming, and ending bush burning, to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on livelihoods and food production.”
→ Agrarian communities in Akwa Ibom have been asked to adopt nature-based solutions, such as tree planting, sustainable farming, and ending bush burning, to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on livelihoods and food production.
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“Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Offiong Offor, described the programme as a major step towards modernising agriculture and improving productivity among farmers.”
→ Commissioner Offiong Offor described the programme as a major step towards modernising agriculture and improving productivity among farmers.
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“The lawmaker expressed grave concern over the rising incidents of violence in his constituency, describing the situation as "a siege perpetrated by unscrupulous elements from Arochukwu."”
→ Lawrence Udoide described the security situation in Ini Local Government Area as "a siege perpetrated by unscrupulous elements from Arochukwu."