Nigerian Children Dey Exposed To Climate Change Threats – UNICEF

UNICEF don raise alarm say Nigeria dey among di riskiest countries for children wey dey face climate threats, yet di country still dey among di least prepared, according to dia new report. Di report, “The Nigerian Child 2025,” wey our correspondent get on Sunday, reveal say systemic gaps for infrastructure, policy and emergency response dey leave children dangerously exposed anytime disaster strike. Nigeria dey face growing climate wahala like floods, droughts, desertification and extreme heat, and all dis environmental pressure dey affect children wey be one of di most vulnerable groups. Di report talk say family incomes dey collapse under these pressures, and na children dey pay di price through malnutrition, missed schooling and sickness. E still point out say air pollution dey worsen di matter as Nigeria record di world highest pneumonia deaths from pollution among children under five years.

Di UNICEF report talk say poor access to clean water and sanitation dey worsen environmental threats as many families no fit get safe drinking water or decent toilets. Millions dey rely on contaminated water sources wey dey cause diarrhoea, cholera and other deadly illnesses, especially for rural and poor communities where open defecation still common. UNICEF add say children from low-income families dey live for areas wey climate change dey hit pass even though dem get di least resources to cope, and when water finish or crops fail, poor children go hungry, miss school or fall sick. Girls dey especially affected as dem dey spend hours to fetch water and care for siblings, affecting dia education and well-being. Di challenges still reach schools and health facilities wey no get basic water, sanitation and hygiene services, making children struggle to stay healthy or attend school. Girls no fit manage menstrual hygiene well, and health centres wey no get reliable water no fit provide proper care, leaving patients and dia communities at risk.