By Wole Mosadomi, Minna

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has declared that the talked about climate change is real and that there is the need for all to wake up to the reality and challenge it.

The Governor who was at the Government house, Minna Niger state to commiserate with people of the state over the Mokwa flood also donated N300m to the victims on behalf of his government.

He said the donation is to complement the efforts of the State government in addressing the challenges of the disaster.

“With what is happening all over, we should know that Climate Change is real and we all need to wake up to the challenges.

“The volume of rain water we are receiving in recent times should be a matter of concern to all of us and the earlier the better for us to mitigate the effect because it is a matter of great concern.

“Infact, there is the need for all tiers of government to work with some nationals to really tackle the problem,” he declared.

Governor Zulum called on federal government to also work out a robust mechanism to assist the state government towards addressing the issue saying, “Niger state alone cannot address the issue and I know the President will act swiftly.”

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago appreciated his Borno State counterpart for the visit and donation, saying it is timely and a show of love.

He noted that both States have many things in common and applauded the doggedness, pro-activeness, perseverance and love of the Borno State Governor which he said has kept him on his toes.

Bago assured that the donation will be utilised properly even as he said lots of advocacy are ongoing on the need for the people to stay away from coastal lines to avert reoccurrence.