SEO Riders:
– Faith-based coalition redefines climate advocacy with renewable energy push.
– Multi-faith leaders demand halt to new fossil fuel projects and promote clean energy.
– Initiative integrates faith communities into Nigeria’s energy transition and justice movement.
GreenFaith Nigeria, the national chapter of the global interfaith environmental coalition GreenFaith, has launched a major initiative to advance Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy through the engagement of faith communities. The program unites Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and traditional leaders in calling for an immediate halt to new fossil fuel projects, highlighting the deep environmental, social, and ethical harms of oil extraction in regions like the Niger Delta—where oil spills and gas flaring have severely disrupted ecosystems and livelihoods. Citing religious teachings that advocate for justice, compassion, and stewardship, participants emphasized that protecting the planet is a moral obligation—a conviction captured in the statement, “Silence is violence”.
The initiative also empowers faith communities to champion clean energy solutions, deploying renewable technologies and advocating for policy reforms. GreenFaith Africa’s leadership urges investment in locally-owned, affordable, and sustainable renewable energy, supported by eco-feminist and Indigenous voices who stress the need for equitable climate finance and community-driven approaches . The launch in Abuja and Nairobi included calls for Africa-wide collaboration to scale faith-based green solutions, promote green jobs, and ensure women and indigenous communities play central roles in Nigeria’s clean energy future
