Nigerian Minister of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Halima Tayo Alao addressed a group of journalists in speaking about climate change affects the global food crisis. Detailing the ways that desertification, drought, and deforestation further degrade the land, Minister Alao expressed concern about how the African continent suffers the biggest consequences of global warming. She called on developed nations to help with adaptation funding and also spoke of an awareness campaign, to inform the public on issues of adapting and mitigating these conditions.

Minister Alao, we are grateful for your informative and caring report on the realities of climate change faced by Nigerians today. Blessed be your efforts in mobilizing global action for the stability and safety of all people.

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