Environmental rights activists today think that citizens’ participation in political activities is one of the finest methods to translate advocacy into practical action in Nigeria.
This is because the politicians, or leaders as they are mostly referred to, are the ones that enact policies that govern the global climate system, particularly in a country like Nigeria, where millions of people have lost their lives and sources of livelihoods.
In light of this, the All Progressive Congress Climate Change Network (ACCN), the party’s organised climate wing, has proposed a nationwide forum to brainstorm ideas for strengthening the party’s green and sustainability agendas.
Greg Odogwu, the group’s national coordinator, described the planned initiative as a critical step that is consistent with the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking to his team members in Abuja on Saturday, August 23, 2025, he explained that the main reason for organising the event is to build the groundwork for the enactment and implementation of the ruling party’s climate policy.
According to him, the network would prioritise a variety of programmes promoting environmental preservation and a sustainable future, including climate literacy and capacity building to accelerate genuine action.
The enthusiastic members contributed various insights during the meeting on the organisation and planning of the policy dialogue. They emphasised the importance of the expected participants, which would include MDAs, scientists, politicians, civil society organisations, media representatives, and private sector practitioners.
With this step, the ACCN is making history by ensuring that the ruling party is the first political party in Nigeria and across the continent to intentionally include climate change policies in its development plan. It also seeks to spark a fresh conversation among citizens about the relationship between politics, environmental advocacy, and justice on a national and continental scale.
By Etta Michael Bisong, Abuja