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Chartered Institute of Building Nigeria Hub advocates smart infrastructure for climate challenges
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
The Chartered Institute of Building Nigeria Hub has called for the adoption of smart infrastructure and sustainable construction practices to address Nigeria's growing climate challenges. Onabekun Adekunle, Head of the Institute, stated that climate change necessitates a re-evaluation of planning, design, and construction processes to ensure sustainability and resilience. He warned that poor planning and unregulated urbanization exacerbate environmental degradation and social instability, contributing to resource scarcity, community displacement, and socio-economic tensions. Adekunle linked environmental issues like flooding, erosion, and desertification to livelihood threats. He emphasized that strategically planned and sustainably implemented infrastructure can foster stability, prosperity, and national cohesion. Adekunle urged stakeholders in construction and urban development to embrace green building practices, energy efficiency, and responsible material use, advocating for reduced carbon footprints and waste minimization. He also recommended integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance principles into infrastructure development and ensuring strict compliance with Environmental Impact Assessments. Adekunle concluded that climate action is a strategic investment in Nigeria's future, capable of reducing vulnerabilities, strengthening resilience, and creating economic opportunities, stressing that progress should not compromise the planet.
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