Nigeria: Buhari Appeals to Developed Nations to Save Lake Chad From Extinction

11 August 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to developed nations to save Lake Chad from extinction as a result of the adverse effects of climate change.

A statement by Malam Garba Shehu, the president's Senior Special Assistant, said Buhari made the call on Thursday in Abuja when he received the Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Irina Bokova.

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