Katsina trains local officers to boost climate resilience
The Katsina State Development Management Board has started a workshop to train Climate Change Desk Officers from all 34 local government areas. The training focuses on building skills for climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience at the grassroots level. Mustapha Shehu, the Board’s Executive Secretary, highlighted the importance of community-driven climate action and youth involvement. The initiative supports the vision of Governor Dikko Umar Radda for sustainable environmental management and development planning.
What we know
- The workshop is designed to strengthen the technical and institutional capacity of local government officers on climate issues.
- Mustapha Shehu emphasized that effective climate action must involve communities and prioritize youth inclusion.
- Officers are being trained in climate risk assessment, vulnerability mapping, and integrating climate action into local plans.
- The initiative aligns with the administration’s focus on climate-smart agriculture, youth empowerment, and evidence-based planning.
- The training is part of Katsina State’s broader strategy for proactive climate governance and sustainable development.
