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Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima called for countries to keep their promises to tackle climate action - and for the UN to break down barriers to the 'digital economy' in Africa - during his speech to the UN General Assembly High-level General Debate on Tuesday.
"A few weeks ago, large areas of my country were inundated by seasonal flood waters, including one of our largest cities, Maiduguri, in the North East," he said. "We need not remind ourselves to remain faithful to the implementation of the commitments…Failure to do so is merely to postpone the inevitable. No country is immune from the effects of climate change."
He added that the UN should work towards 'eliminating barriers to digital economy in Africa'. including tackling the 'high cost of internet services and intellectual property rights'.
"This is the most effective way to provide confidence in these markets and limit the potential for instability," he said.
Shettima also praised a 'quarter of a century of unbroken democratic rule' in his country, but added that democracy was fragile - as seen in military takeovers in some African countries - when it was not backed by 'economic development and sustained peace and security'.
The UNGA High-level General Debate continues in New York until September 30.
'No country is immune from effects of climate change' - Nigeria's VP calls for countries to keep promises, opening up of 'digital economy' in Africa
Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima called for countries to keep their promises to tackle climate action - and for the UN to break down barriers to the 'digital economy' in Africa - during his speech to the UN General Assembly High-level General Debate on Tuesday.
"A few weeks ago, large areas of my country were inundated by seasonal flood waters, including one of our largest cities, Maiduguri, in the North East," he said. "We need not remind ourselves to remain faithful to the implementation of the commitments…Failure to do so is merely to postpone the inevitable. No country is immune from the effects of climate change."
He added that the UN should work towards 'eliminating barriers to digital economy in Africa'. including tackling the 'high cost of internet services and intellectual property rights'.
"This is the most effective way to provide confidence in these markets and limit the potential for instability," he said.
Shettima also praised a 'quarter of a century of unbroken democratic rule' in his country, but added that democracy was fragile - as seen in military takeovers in some African countries - when it was not backed by 'economic development and sustained peace and security'.
The UNGA High-level General Debate continues in New York until September 30.
"Mandatory credit: UNTV News use only"
Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima called for countries to keep their promises to tackle climate action - and for the UN to break down barriers to the 'digital economy' in Africa - during his speech to the UN General Assembly High-level General Debate on Tuesday.
"A few weeks ago, large areas of my country were inundated by seasonal flood waters, including one of our largest cities, Maiduguri, in the North East," he said. "We need not remind ourselves to remain faithful to the implementation of the commitments…Failure to do so is merely to postpone the inevitable. No country is immune from the effects of climate change."
He added that the UN should work towards 'eliminating barriers to digital economy in Africa'. including tackling the 'high cost of internet services and intellectual property rights'.
"This is the most effective way to provide confidence in these markets and limit the potential for instability," he said.
Shettima also praised a 'quarter of a century of unbroken democratic rule' in his country, but added that democracy was fragile - as seen in military takeovers in some African countries - when it was not backed by 'economic development and sustained peace and security'.
The UNGA High-level General Debate continues in New York until September 30.