The air in Warri was filled with youthful energy and environmental passion as students from across Delta State took center stage at the Climate Action Fiesta held on Friday, October 24, 2025, to mark the International Day for Climate Action.
The event, organized by the Office of Civic Engagement and Civil Society, under the leadership of Civicist Rex Emojite Anighoro, showcased the creativity and activism of young Deltans determined to drive the message of environmental sustainability home.
With the theme “Taking Climate Action Now: It Begins with Me,” the fiesta highlighted the vital role of individuals, particularly young people — in combating the global climate crisis. Students from Ighogbadu Secondary School, Dom Domingos College, Essi College I & II, Dore Numa College, and Judah Educational System thrilled the audience with quiz, dance, spoken word, poetry, and musical performances all centered on the climate change conversation.
Speaking at the event, Civicist Rex Anighoro, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Civic Engagement and Civil Society, commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability.
“Governor Oborevwori’s leadership has positioned Delta State as a beacon of climate resilience,” Anighoro said. “We are proud to have him as a champion of climate action in our state.”
Anighoro also expressed appreciation to Olorogun O’tega Emerhor for his steadfast support of civic engagement, describing him as “a global citizen whose leadership continues to inspire climate action initiatives across Delta State.”
He further lauded Comrade Weyinmi Agbas, Chairman of Warri South LGA, for his outstanding environmental work, as well as Comrade Augustine Ogedegbe, Chairman of Ethiope East LGA, for his invaluable support in making the event a success.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ejiro Jamani, represented by Mrs. Vivian Douye Briggs, stressed the need for collective responsibility in addressing the climate crisis.
“We must work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy, and promote sustainable practices,” he said. “To our students here today, your voice, your creativity, and your action are the future. You are the green generation that will innovate beyond fossil fuels.”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Hon. Chief Matthew Poko Opuoru, echoed similar sentiments, describing Governor Oborevwori as a visionary leader committed to environmental stewardship.
“The science is clear — the time to act is now. Climate change is not a distant threat; it is a present reality. Each of us must take ownership to build a more sustainable Delta,” Opuoru said.
The event drew an impressive array of dignitaries and civil society leaders, including Deacon Okezi Odugala, Founding Coordinator of the Delta State Civil Society Actors Community; Olorogun Venture Evwerhamre, President of the group; Activist Blessed Ughere, President of Urhobo Progress Union Youth Wing Worldwide; Comrade Akpotoboro Oghenemaro, Executive Director of CRESAN; Olorogun Ochuko Maduku, SSA to the Governor on Political Affairs; and Ambassador Favor Ejowho, SA to the Governor on Environment.
Also in attendance were Comrade Harriet Akpophre, SA to the Governor on Media, and Miss Daniella Evwerhamre, a U.S. Government Exchange Program Teen Alumni. A special highlight of the day was the performance by Jesus Uneke Anighoro, son of the event convener, whose presentation captivated the audience.
Civicist Anighoro used the opportunity to appreciate Pastor Peters Osawaru Omoragbon and his wife Helen, as well as the Nurses Across the Borders Humanitarian Initiative, for their role in building his international climate advocacy experience through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
He revealed plans to collaborate with reggae legend Orits Wiliki and talented Delta students on a climate-themed song, aimed at spreading the message through music.
“Let the change begin with you,” Anighoro urged. “No one else will do it if you don’t. Take ownership of the environment and make our world a better place.”
As the curtains fell on the Climate Action Fiesta, the message was unmistakable: climate change is everyone’s responsibility. From government leaders to schoolchildren, the collective voice of Delta State rose in unison — calling for urgent, sustained, and community-driven climate action.
With the enthusiasm and creativity of its young people, Delta State is clearly charting a new course, one where environmental awareness meets civic responsibility, and climate action becomes a culture, not just a conversation.