Climate change: Interfaith leaders call for transition from dirty fossil fuel to clean energy
Religious leaders from various faiths have united in support of transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy as a strategy to address global warming.
The leaders voiced their commitment to this energy transition on Monday during a conference held at the Barcelona Hotels in Abuja.
The conference, titled “Multi-faith National Dialogue on Medium and Long-term Climate Goals,” was organized by GreenFaith Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, Faud Adeyemi, the Chief Imam of the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, emphasized the need for collaboration among faith leaders to combat the impacts of climate change.
Mr Adeyemi, represented by Ibrahim Idris, a director at the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, described environmental degradation as a sin and stressed that faith leaders must fulfill their responsibilities.
“I challenge you to return to your communities with renewed purpose. Educate, advocate, and lead by example. Together, let us be the voice of change, guiding Nigeria towards an equitable, just, and sustainable future for all,” he stated
