Katsina govt holds climate change contest for pupils
Katsina State government has launched the Climate Change Competition for pupils to show their understanding of climate change. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dikko Radda, Mr Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, made
Katsina State government has launched the Climate Change Competition for pupils to show their understanding of climate change.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dikko Radda, Mr Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, made this known in a statement.
He stated that the contest was organised through the Katsina State Climate Change under the Radda Green Prize Initiative.
According to him, the contest is to inspire youth engagement in environmental sustainability.
Kaula-Mohammed quoted the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Climate Change, Mr Suleiman Ribadu, as saying “pupils from primary, junior and senior secondary schools across Katsina can participate.
“This competition promotes climate awareness and environmental responsibility among our youths,” he said.
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He added that participants were expected to produce short video presentations based on climate quotations from Radda’s speeches, demonstrating knowledge of climate change adaptation, mitigation and environmental stewardship.
The competition, he said, aligned with Radda’s vision to build a climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable Katsina State.
“Winners will receive the prestigious Governor Dikko Radda Green Prize, which include cash, certificates and special recognition.
“Entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts who will assess students’ understanding of climate issues and their commitment to environmental action,” he said.
He stated that students can apply online on www.govdikkogreencompetition.com., to be submitted not later than April 10.
He urged eligible students to participate and contribute their ideas to Nigeria’s climate agenda.
