Nigeria and the UK have had a troubled history. Nearly a hundred years of resource extraction and colonialism has left its mark on both our countries. Now, Nigeria and the UK are bound by the Commonwealth, an alliance which has been described as a “family” by British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

The Director, Climate Change and Environmental Planning, Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Bankole Michael, has said Lagos State 2021/2022 budget preparation has catered for gender-based climate action.

Mass mobilisations and marches happening across the globe make these times very interesting. From the United States to Europe, Asia and Africa people are saying enough is enough and demanding an end to global systemic injustice.

Former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, has joined world leaders to sue for peace in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is threatening to plunge the world into struggles with conflicts over territory and resources, religious and racial discord, and the collapse of family values, and climate change, among other challenges.

Over 300 African and international organisations and individuals, on the platform of the African Climate Justice Group, have signed a statement calling on African governments and institutions to respond urgently to the climate, health and COVID-19 crises facing Africa.