Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina have raised serious concerns over worsening climate-related and environmental conditions affecting their safety and education.
The children made their voices known during an advocacy visit to the Mashi Council Chairman and the District Head of Mashi on Sunday, calling on authorities to act swiftly.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event was supported by Save the Children International, through the Education Cannot Wait-funded project.
The children also warned that the deteriorating state of their school environments poses a direct threat to their health, safety, learning, and overall well-being.
Speaking on behalf of their peers, the young advocates said they were representing a countless number of children across their communities who face similar challenges daily.
They highlighted how the combined effects of climate change and poor environmental practices have made schools increasingly unsafe and unconducive for learning.
As part of their advocacy, A’isha Mutaka called for the provision of safe and reliable water sources in schools to safeguard students’ health, especially during flood periods.