By maryam Diallo Darkar
Climate Reporters Praise Kaduna State University for Climate Adaptation Workshop
Dr. Piman Hoffman, Head of Scientists and Communication at African Climate Reporters, has lauded Kaduna State University for hosting a workshop focused on climate- adaptation in Nigeria’s road infrastructure.
The event, titled “Engaging Stakeholders for Climate-Resilient Road Infrastructure,” emphasized the importance of collaboration among key stakeholders.
In a press statement released today, Dr. Hoffman commended the organizers for their efforts and urged all stakeholders in the road construction sector to prioritize essential factors in building sustainable roads.
He highlighted the necessity of working together to create road infrastructure in Nigeria that can effectively address the challenges posed by climate change.
Dr. Hoffman called on the government to support additional workshops aimed at educating stakeholders on critical considerations in road construction.
He stressed the need to equip engineers, planners, and maintenance personnel with the skills required to implement effective adaptation strategies, ensuring the durability of roads nationwide.
He further emphasized the importance of raising awareness about climate adaptation efforts, particularly in relation to infrastructure.
Dr. Hoffman pointed out that the impacts of climate change have severely affected Nigerian roads, leading to their rapid deterioration.
To mitigate these effects, he recommended reducing dependence on fossil fuel-powered vehicles and promoting the use of electric transportation.
He also encouraged increasing public transit usage, along with walking and cycling, as means to lower carbon footprints and improve air quality.
Dr. Hoffman expressed his gratitude to Professor Auwal Farouk Abdussalam, the lead principal investigator of the N-CARE framework, for his commitment to the workshop’s success.
He concluded by noting that African Climate Reporters has a network spanning 54 African nations, with many environmental and science journalists actively reporting on critical issues such as zoonotic infections and the extinction of endangered species.
