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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The United Nations Children\u2019s fund, UNICEF, said Nigeria ranks second globally in child climate-related risks, with millions of children affected annually by floods, droughts, and extreme heat.<\/p>\n

UNICEF\u2019s Representative in Nigeria, Wafaa Saeed stated this at the British High Commission in Abuja.<\/p>\n

She said investing in climate-smart infrastructure is not only protecting services but also empowering communities to safeguard their children\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

Saeed said, The United Kingdom Government has announced a \u00a319 million funding package to boost climate-resilient health and education services in Northern Nigeria, with Kano and Jigawa States as pilot locations.<\/p>\n

Cynthia Rowe, Development Director, Nigeria, said the investment is a model for future replication nationwide.<\/p>\n

According to her\u201d the initiative targets 84 newly improved facilities 39 primary healthcare centres and 45 schools upgraded to withstand the growing threats of climate change\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCRIBS seeks to safeguard essential services in vulnerable communities through climate adaptation measures, ensuring schools and healthcare centres remain operational even in severe weather conditions\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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