Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) has entered into a partnership with UNICEF to fund climate change education and youth empowerment programs in Nigeria.
Under the five-year agreement, Africa Re will contribute US$1.5 million to UNICEF to support initiatives focused on building climate resilience through education. The funding will help expand access to climate education, provide digital learning tools, train educators, and promote youth-led environmental actions.
UNICEF said that it plans to use the investment to reach more than 4.8 million children and young people, particularly in regions most vulnerable to climate-related events.
UNICEF Nigeria representative Cristian Munduate said the partnership reflects a joint effort to create a more climate-resilient environment for children and youth.
“By supporting climate change education, we are giving young people the tools to protect themselves, lead action in their communities, and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable Nigeria,” Munduate said.
The initiative will also support platforms such as the Nigeria Learning Passport and Youth Marketplace Agency (YOMA), designed to increase digital access to education and connect youth with green skills opportunities. Additional efforts will include upgrading school infrastructure and enhancing teacher training to deliver climate-focused content.
The initiative also includes provisions for storytelling, media outreach, and site visits to highlight the impact of Africa Re’s support and to amplify the voices of young people engaged in climate action across the country.
Africa Re deputy managing director and chief operating officer elect Kiiza Bichetero said the company is committed to supporting UNICEF’s initiative.
“This partnership with Africa Re will provide the knowledge and skills needed by children and adolescents to respond to the climate crisis and contribute to implementing climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions in Nigeria,” Bichetero said.
Africa Re has been active in climate risk engagement across Sub-Saharan Africa, including its role in supporting regional insurance responses to events such as Cyclone Freddy.
The reinsurance company reported gross written premiums of more than US$1.1 billion in 2023, marking a 16% year-over-year increase. This performance reflects strong demand across its core markets and a growing emphasis on sustainability-linked initiatives such as the UNICEF partnership.
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