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Photos From Nigeria As Global Climate Strike kicks off (20 – 27th September)

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September 20, 2019

This week will be historic. In over 150 countries, people including Nigeria are stepping up to support young climate strikers and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we.

Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays For Future school strikes for the climate. Now, millions of adults are joining in a huge wave of that will kickstart renewed action all over the world. The urgency of the climate crisis requires a new approach and a just response centered on human rights, equity, and justice. Follow the actions and join the movement.

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ABUJA

Humbled and energized by the determination of Nigeria’s youth. #FridaysForFuture and #ClimateStrike in Abuja today. #United4Climate #klimatstrejk pic.twitter.com/98wYyG2XXm
— Sweden in Nigeria (@SwedeninNigeria) September 20, 2019

Today is my 45 weeks of #FridaysForFuture in Abuja, Nigeria and the #globalclimatestrike. Climate change crises cannot wait, it is time for us to demand for climate justice. Join us anywhere you here, for the people and the planet.#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/f6PTQ1CCBI
— Oladosu Adenike (@the_ecofeminist) September 20, 2019

The Lagos chapter of the #ClimateStrike was put together by Urban Tree Revival Team and supported by @LufasiPark @LASPARKLagos @FADEafrica @reesafrica and a host of climate enthusiasts. pic.twitter.com/oMnjS7uTX8
— Bunmi Obanawu (@BunmiObanawu) September 20, 2019

Primary school pupils call for climate action. #FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrike in Abuja, Nigeria.
We want #ClimateJustice. Is time for leaders to walk the talk on climate action. pic.twitter.com/BseuTQ5S0h
— Oladosu Adenike (@the_ecofeminist) September 20, 2019

https://twitter.com/yvonnewabai/status/1174978919356719104?s=19

Lagos

Team in Lagos decided to #Strike4Climate #climatestrike #schoolstrike4climate #GlobalClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture #FridaysAbsolutelyForFuture
@FAF_Frieburg pic.twitter.com/BXUprQP6R9
— Ubi franklin Ofem (@ubifranklinnn) September 20, 2019