ABUJA – On November 17, the Yar’Adua Foundation, in partnership with the European Union, will host the premiere of the documentary film “Nowhere to Run: Nigeria’s Climate and Environmental Crisis” at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja between 6 and 8pm.
According to a statement sent to Sundiata Post, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is the special guest of honour. Other special guests include the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and to ECOWAS, Mr. Michel Arrion, and the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is also vice chairman of the Yar’Adua Foundation.
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The statement further said: “Climate change is redrawing our coastlines, altering where we can grow food, changing where we can find water, exposing us to fiercer storms and more severe droughts.It also forces large numbers of people to move from their homelands. Combined with demands of a growing population and adverse effects of our own activities, communities in Nigeria face an imminent environmental crisis that will have significant socio-economic and political impact.”
Directed by Dan McCain of Core Productions, the documentary tells the story of environmental threats and unique challenges to security in Nigeria from the perspective of affected communities. The film aspires toinform and inspire stakeholders as it seeks to address one of the defining challenges of our time.