Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has thrown his weight behind the Builders And Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN) to address the effects of climate change in the state.ad
Akeredolu, represented by the Senior Special Assistant on Multilateral, Mr Felix Alonge, expressed his support during the inauguration of the women-led BACSAAN branch in Ondo State and the south-west zonal coordinator.
The statement was made available to newsmen in Abuja by the state Publicity Secretary, Mrs Temilola Odetola.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that BACSAAN was established to help disseminate government policies and programmes, build stronger forces to secure government recognition, patronage and partnership to combat the effects of climate change.
The association includes professionals in the building, construction, arts, crafts and allied fields.
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The National President of the association, Alhaji Fasasi Muhammed-Jamiu, in his keynote speech, called on all prospective members and EXCOS “to be united and committed to work in this era of climate change that requires action for sustainable development.”
He said the group would promote professionalism that would meet international standards.
“If floods persist in Nigeria, BACSAAN, through dynamic leadership, will seek support to train and retrain its members to produce buildings, materials and clothing that will adapt to climate change,” he said.
BACSAAN National Women Leader, Dr Jumoke Aborode, called on women to be ready for more innovation through training, exposure and access to good leadership.
The representative of the National Orientation Agency, Ondo State chapter, Mr. Akinniranye Akintade, also said that the agency is ready to collaborate with BACSAAN to complete made-in-Nigeria goods. ad