A member of the Lagos State Youth Parliament, Suliyat Oguns, has called on Nigerians, especially residents of Lagos, to take personal responsibility in tackling the effects of climate change, stressing that its consequences are felt at the grassroots level long before they reach political leaders.
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Speaking in her capacity as the Senior Special Assistant on Environmental Health in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Oguns made the remarks during a recent community outreach programme focused on climate awareness and sustainable practices.
“Citizens need to take personal responsibility because the effects of climate change impact us at the grassroots level first, before reaching our political leaders,” she stated on LTV.
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“Citizens need to take personal responsibility because the effects of climate change impact us at the grassroots level first, before reaching our political leaders.” – Suliyat Ogun, Member, @lagosparliament , SSA on Environmental Health, Bariga LCDA
#ClimateAction #youth pic.twitter.com/hYgzBuITfm— LTV (@lagostelevision) July 31, 2025
Her comments come amid rising concerns over extreme weather patterns, flooding, and poor waste management in Lagos, which have increasingly disrupted daily life in low-income communities.
Ogun emphasised the role of everyday practices, like proper waste disposal, reduced plastic use, tree planting, and embracing renewable energy sources, in mitigating the effects of climate change.
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She also urged community leaders, landlords, and youth groups to organise local environmental sensitisation projects to build a culture of sustainability.
“As much as we expect government policies, real change must start from the household. The gutters don’t clog themselves, and the air doesn’t pollute itself, we are part of the problem, and we must become part of the solution,” she added.
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With Lagos projected to be one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable cities by 2050, experts agree that proactive, community-level action is more critical than ever.
