Tantita Raises Alarm Over Effect Of Climate Change in Nigerian Coastal Communities
Tantita Raises Alarm Over Effect Of Climate Change in Nigerian Coastal Communities
By Ruth Sunday
Tantita Security Services has raised alarm over the debilitating effects of climate change in several Nigerian coastal communities
As a result, the Organisation has called for the adoption of carbon credit schemes which could see communities earn over N320million yearly.
The Executive Director, Operations, Tantita Security, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, made this recommendation while delivering the Guest Lecture at the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI) 4th Annual Symposium and Workshop, in Lagos, on Tuesday.
Presenting a paper titled: “Achieving Blue Growth In A Changing Climate – Integrating the Coastal Communities”, Capt. Warredi disclosed that Tantita Security realized the importance carbon credits in a bid to provide solutions to the gross pollution in the Niger-Delta region.
He equally noted that one mature tree can absorb 80kg of CO₂ from the atmosphere in a year adding that several developed countries have adopted the carbon credit initiative to preserve their environment.
“If we allocate 50,000 trees per coastal community. One carbon credit is equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide which is valued at $50. CO₂ absorption per year = 80kg x 50,000 Trees = 4,000,000kg. Earning 4,000,000kg x $50/1,000 – $200,000/уear. $200,000 x 1,600 – N320,000,000 annually,” Warredi explained.
He, however, lamented that despite the recent signing of the Climate Change Act by Nigeria, the federal government is still investing in the acquisition of diesel-powered trains.
While pointing out that Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) can exchange carbon offset for funds that can be channeled into port automation, Warredi admonished maritime operators to approach the innovative concept with a sincere concern about the environment and not pecuniary interest.
