The Kaduna School of Health Science and Technology has organised a unique event to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on indigenous communities.

The school’s Cultural Dance Day, themed ‘Communicating the Impacts of Climate Change Through Art and Dance,’ featured traditional dances representing diverse backgrounds, highlighting the challenges climate change poses to indigenous people, particularly women.

The Director of the Womenhood School of Health Science and Technology and African Climate Reporters, Mallam Nuruddeen Bello, emphasised the importance of using culture as a tool for climate advocacy.

He noted that dance is a powerful form of storytelling that can advocate for climate justice and give voice to often-ignored communities.

Students presented traditional dances, telling stories of resilience and environmental change. The event called on government bodies, environmental stakeholders, and communities to intensify efforts to protect indigenous lives, biodiversity, and the planet’s ecosystems.

A team of scientists, geologists, and environmental experts from African Climate Reporters praised the initiative, warning that climate change is driving mass migration across parts of Africa. They urged urgent action and justice to address the crisis, calling for collaboration to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems.

The school’s Provost, Mallam Hadi Abdullahi, noted that the institution has been organising Cultural Dance Day to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural and natural diversity.

This year’s focus on climate change marks a shift toward more advocacy-driven programming, highlighting the threat to both the environment and cultural identities.