By Maryam Diallo Dakar
The Kaduna State Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM) has commenced its 2026 activities with its first stakeholders’ meeting, aimed at strengthening collaboration through advocacy and public awareness on climate action and environmental sustainability.
The meeting focused on engaging key stakeholders to promote eco-friendly practices across Kaduna State and to reinforce government efforts in tackling desertification, deforestation, and other environmental challenges affecting the state.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting held at the office of the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), the Co-Chairman of KADCCAM, Comrade Ibrahima Yakubu,who is the the head of communication and strategies African climate reporters , explained that the gathering was organized to familiarize members and partners, extend New Year goodwill messages to PACE and the Kaduna State Ministry of Environment, and revisit the organization’s work plan for it success.
According to him, the meeting brought together all members of the KADCCAM Executive Committee(EXCOs) to clarify roles and responsibilities, align priorities, and reaffirm commitment towards making Kaduna State a leading example of climate governance in 2026.
He emphasized that members must consistently implement activities in line with the KADCCAM Action Plan 2025–2026 and demonstrate dedication throughout their tenure.
The meeting also deliberated on strategies to strengthen relationships with relevant stakeholders and expand engagement efforts aimed at increasing public awareness on climate change and environmental degradation.
Comrade ibrahima further disclosed that Kaduna State ranked third overall in the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance assessment, a remarkable improvement from its 16th position in 2024, reflecting significant reforms and progress in climate governance across the state.
He called on all stakeholders to support KADCCAM’s efforts to position Kaduna as the leading state in climate governance nationwide.
He also expressed satisfaction with the high turnout and active participation of Executive Committee members, noting their commitment to assigned tasks and responsibilities.
He added that the current leadership tenure would end after three months, after which new elections would be conducted, stressing the need for members to remain focused, committed, and proactive within the limited period.
The KADCCAM leadership expressed appreciation to the PACE office for hosting the meeting and urged members to ensure that all initiatives align with the KADCCAM Action Plan 2025–2026 framework.
Adding that kaduna state monthly climate hangout is aroung the corner which is going to be hosted by the kaduna state ministry of information ,at the end of this month of january 2026,,while stressing that the monthly climate hangout is like a climate Hub in the state where scientists, geologist, science and environmental journalist with civil society organization CSO and non governmental organization on climate change usually meeting and disuss on ways to make the state better
In a response, Mallam Abdulrahman Mohammed of the PACE Kaduna Team thanked the KADCCAM delegation for the visit and commended the team’s commitment to collective action aimed at improving the state through coordinated responsibilities.
He encouraged the group to remain guided by their approved work plan.
Similarly, the KADCCAM team paid a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Kaduna State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Madam Linda Yakubu, where discussions centered on strengthening collaboration to advance environmental governance in the state
. She urged members to sustain their commitment to making Kaduna State environmentally resilient and wished them a successful year.
