Seasoned journalist and environmental rights crusader, Etta Michael Bisong, has joined Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as part of his efforts to combat climate change through effective governance.
Speaking on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Abuja, shortly after being received by the party executives, Bisong, who currently serves as the director of Media and Publicity for the APC Climate Change Network (ACCN), disclosed that his choice of going into politics was informed by his understanding of the relationship between real-life development and political power.
According to him, all are familiar with the reality of climate change, as its devastating impacts are no longer distant possibilities but what frontline communities experience every day. From flooding issues to extreme weather conditions and the displacement of our families in different locations across the country and around the globe, not to mention the food insecurity challenges that are cropping up and the critical infrastructure that it affects.
However, Bisong pointed out that even in the face of all the climatic challenges that Nigeria is experiencing as a country, opportunities lie ahead for it to explore, because intentional climate governance provides the nation a superlative chance to reinvent its development pathways and to innovate and build resilience that benefits not only the present but generations to come.
“True climate action can only be achieved through effective governance,” he stated, which is why he believes environmentalists should enter politics to strengthen their campaign.
As a result, the communicator-turned-politician urged other well-intentioned environmental activists to join the political movement in order to further their advocacy and assure a sustainable future for all Nigerians, Africa, and the world.
His heartfelt gratitude goes to Citizen Greg Odogwu, the ACCN’s national coordinator, for spearheading this historic process, as well as the entire executive team of the APC, Wuse, Ward, for their show of love and for welcoming him into this incredible community.
In the same vein, Citizen Greg Odogwu, the ACCN’s national coordinator, hinted that he has been a member of the ruling APC since 2014. He clarified that he chose to call himself a “citizen” in order to use the term as a catchphrase to inspire everyone to be patriotic.
“I happen to be the national coordinator of the APC Climate Change Network (ACCN), because I am trying to bring value of what I do to this space,” he told the participants who gathered to witness the groundbreaking ceremony.
Odogwu, a seasoned environmental journalist, said Bisong’s joining the ruling APC was a huge plus because he will be using his more than 17 years of experience in the media and climate field to help the party win over more green votes during the upcoming general elections in 2027 and beyond.
Ayuba Idi, the chairman of Wuse Ward, in his remarks, commended Bisong for his choice of choosing the ruling APC to foster environmental change.
According to him, the APC is a community for anyone who is aspiring to transform the nation through the delivery of good governance.
He underscored the party’s constitution, which he said is supreme and above all the members, no matter how highly placed or influential the person may be in the society.
In conclusion, Idi thanked members of his executive team for making time to be part of the occasion and urged everyone to remain faithful and avoid anti-party activities, warning that it’s a strong violation of the party ethical guideline.
By Nsikak Emmanuel Ekere, Abuja