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Vice President Kashim Shettima says the federal government is committed to prioritising interventions to address desertification, coastal erosion, and flooding in the country.

Receiving a presentation titled “Building climate resilience for enhanced national security: strategic options for Nigeria by 2035”, from the National Defence College (NDC) course 31 participants, Shettima said the government is determined to shield the country’s habitat and bolster its security.

In a statement by Olusola Abiola, the director of information in the office of the vice president, on Thursday, Shettima added that the Tinubu administration is collaborating more with individuals and institutions that share the government’s vision for a sustainable future.

He commended the commitment of members of Nigeria’s armed forces towards a sustainable climate as a means to achieve resilient national security.

“Your voices are heard and your contributions valued. Government shares your informed concerns for the security implications of underestimating the devastations of climate change,” the statement reads.

“The Green Wall project, which has been prioritised by the government, stands as a testament to our unyielding resolve to shield our habitat and bolster our nation’s security.

“It is heartening to witness the alignment between your findings and our government’s policy objectives, reinforcing our belief that a holistic and comprehensive approach is essential to tackling these challenges effectively.

“Together, we shall forge ahead, united in our pursuit of a better tomorrow. Your research findings also resonate deeply with the government’s ongoing commitment to address the menacing spectres of desertification, coastal erosion, and flooding.

“We recognise that a nation’s security is intricately linked to the environmental challenges it faces. As such, your insights provide a roadmap for charting a course toward a more resilient, secure, and sustainable future for Nigeria.”