By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The ECOWAS Commission and the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) yesterday met in Abuja, Nigeria to advance research discussions on the effects of Climate change and renewable energy on the West African sub region.
The Head of the Education Unit of Global Change and Climate Research, BMBF, Dr. Karsten Hess led a delegation on a working visit to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on January 17, 2023 at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
The ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray in his welcome address stated that the issue of climate change is vital for the region as its impact is another source of insecurity.
He added that green transition and renewable energy is also fundamental for the achievement of economic growth and development for ECOWAS Member States.
He thanked BMBF and WASCAL for their educational work on climate change in the region as over 600 students had been enrolled in various programmes.
Meanwhile, Head of Delegation, Dr. Karsten Hass has invited the ECOWAS Commission to participate in the Ministerial Meeting scheduled for February 2023 in Germany to solidify partnerships and harness opportunities in climate change mitigation and green transition.
Dr. Hess led delegation on the visit comprised of the WASCAL Executive Director, Dr. Moumini Savadogo, Head- German Aero Space Centre, WASCAL, Dr. Gabin Ananou, Board Member- WASCAL Nigeria, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba and others.
The delegation praised the long-term relationship between Germany and the ECOWAS Commission and ppromised to strengthen collaboration in the areas of climate change, green transition and renewable energy.
