From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed the need for developed countries to help Africa overcome the challenges associated with climate change.
Kalu, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, stated this while contributing to the debate on the “Parliamentary action for peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16)” at the ongoing 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Luanda, Angola.
The deputy speaker noted that the National Assembly passed the climate change bill into law to ensure that global standards were met, in the country’s quest to tackle the effects of climate change. Kalu also highlighted the contributions of the National Assembly towards building virile social institutions, promoting peace and justice, in the country, as espoused in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 16).
“The National Assembly has also passed the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which reformed the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The PIA is expected to promote transparency and accountability in the sector, strengthen the institutional framework, and attract investment.