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Nigeria Appoints Prof. Elias Lamle to Integrate Peacebuilding into Climate Action Plan
The Federal Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) through the NAP Global Network, has appointed Professor Elias Nankap Lamle as Lead Consultant to integrate peacebuilding into Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) on Climate Change.
Prof. Lamle, a distinguished scholar of conflict management and peacebuilding at the University of Jos, will lead efforts to embed conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into the country’s climate adaptation framework. His assignment includes building the capacity of government agencies, civil society organisations, and subnational actors to address the growing link between climate impacts and insecurity.
The initiative is part of Nigeria’s ongoing NAP process, supported by the NAP Global Network’s In-Country Support Program, which provides technical expertise to help nations design climate policies that strengthen resilience while fostering social stability.
In his remarks, Prof. Lamle stressed the importance of connecting environmental and security priorities:
“Climate change is not only an environmental challenge—it is also a peace and security challenge. By integrating peacebuilding into Nigeria’s National Action Plan, we are creating adaptation strategies that protect both our environment and our people. This is an opportunity to turn climate risks into pathways for resilience and cooperation.”
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment described the appointment as a milestone in Nigeria’s climate policy journey:
“This appointment represents a vital step in ensuring that our national climate policies are not only climate-smart but also conflict-sensitive. With Professor Lamle’s leadership, Nigeria is poised to set a standard for linking climate resilience with peacebuilding.”
As Lead Consultant, Prof. Lamle will oversee the development of training materials, organise capacity-building workshops across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, and provide technical guidance to ensure adaptation strategies address conflict realities. The outcomes are expected to influence both national and subnational climate planning.
Established in 2014, the NAP Global Network—supported by partners including Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States—works with developing countries to strengthen climate adaptation planning. Its Secretariat is hosted by IISD.
Through this appointment, Nigeria signals its commitment to aligning climate resilience with peacebuilding—an approach increasingly recognised as vital for countries grappling with the dual challenges of environmental stress and insecurity.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 28 candidates for appointment as judicial officers across five states and two appellate courts.
The recommendations were made at the council’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by NJC’s deputy director (Information), Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe.
Of the 28 candidates, 24 were recommended for appointment as judges of the High Courts of Kano, Ebonyi, Edo, Adamawa and Ogun states.
One candidate was recommended for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal, while another was recommended as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal.
Two other candidates were recommended for appointment as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.
The council also included Ijeoma Agugua in the shortlist of candidates for appointment as substantive chief judge of Imo State.
The candidates recommended for the various courts include Tijjani Zololo for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal.
For the Kano State High Court, the recommended candidates are Hassan Nafisan, Ahmad Halima, Bature Abdullahi and Umar Musa.
Amaga Dickson was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Ebonyi State High Court.
The candidates recommended for the Edo State High Court are Osawaru Benson, Omoruyi Taiye, Adamaigbo Dorathy, Usiobaifo Festus, Oiwoh Pius, Amune Majebi and Imuekemhe Emile.
Those recommended for the Adamawa State High Court are Sa’ad Aminu, Musa Ibrahim, Giwa Sadiq, Mijinyawa Musa, Ibrahim Japhet, Bakari Aliyu and Ahmadu Yakubu.
For the Ogun State High Court, the recommended candidates are Oke Olakulehin, Obienu Adebimpe, Daudu Fatimat, Kadiri Rafiat and Osho Oludotun.
Ishaku Abubakar was recommended for appointment as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, while Dimas Elsha and Pembi David were recommended as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles could be handed a lifeline in their quest to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering including the team in the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The development follows Ghana’s reported removal as hosts of the continental competition, potentially creating an opening for Nigeria to secure a place in the tournament.
Sports247 reports that CAF has informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep the Flying Eagles on standby for a possible invitation to the 2027 U-20 AFCON.
Nigeria initially missed out on automatic qualification after suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.
Burkina Faso secured the region’s automatic qualification ticket, while Ghana were expected to occupy the second available place as hosts of the continental tournament.
However, Ghana’s reported failure to meet CAF’s hosting requirements has thrown the arrangement into uncertainty, with the continental governing body expected to appoint a new host.
The situation could work in Nigeria’s favour, with the Flying Eagles potentially considered for the place initially reserved for Ghana as tournament hosts, having finished runners-up in the WAFU Zone B competition.
Although CAF is yet to make an official announcement confirming Nigeria’s inclusion, the reported development has raised hopes of a second opportunity for the seven-time African champions.
The 2027 U-20 AFCON will carry additional significance as it will also serve as Africa’s qualifying competition for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
According to CAF’s qualification format, the four semi-finalists will represent the continent at the global tournament.
Nigeria’s possible inclusion would therefore provide the Flying Eagles with another opportunity to compete for continental honours and keep their World Cup ambitions alive.
The West African giants have a proud history at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, having finished runners-up on two occasions, in 1989 and 2005.
For now, Nigeria will await CAF’s final decision, with the reported development offering renewed hope after their disappointment in the WAFU Zone B final.
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