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Nigerian Youth shines at the World Confab on Climate Change and Global warming in the USA

The Conference series LLC Ltd the international agency and official organizer of the Annual World Climate Change and Global Warming Conference which held from 23rd - 24th May 2018 at the magnificent Hilton Hotel JFK Airport in New York, USA, bestowed an Environmental Certificate of Achievement Award Plaque to a young emerging global advocate on climate change from Nigeria at it’s 5th edition of their 2-day international conference.

Dr. Daniel C. Gbujie, who hails from Ahiazu-Mbaise, Imo State in Nigeria, received this recognition after delivering what was arguably the best presentation at the 1st Day of the conference, other notable figures honoured with the achievement certificate Awards are; Prof. Don Easterbrook, a Professor of Geology from the Washington University, an author with over 50 years experience in environmental research, a global Eco-Activist, former US representative to the UN on International Geological Program and was recently mentioned by the American Men of Science as one of “The Most Influential Scientist in North America.”, Prof. Nils-Axel Morner a renowned geophysicist from Stockholm University in Sweden,



Dr. Thomas Wysmuller the renowned NASA meteorologist and Prof Karina Paredes Paliz an international expert on phytoremediation from Ecuador.

The event brought scholars from Europe, Asia , and another part of South America, captains of industries and participating delegates from the different nationalities.

Conference series LLC Ltd said it selected Mr. Gbujie Daniel as the first African speaker at the opening ceremony of the conference, following the submission of a wonderful research paper he wrote titled; " Is Climate Change the Armageddon that was foretold?: A review."highlighting the cataclysmic end of world senario of climate change and honored him also because of the climate advocacy actions that he coordinates across the globe especially among vulnerable nations.

Dr. Hector M Guevara, the Founder of NuEnergy Technologies Corp, USA reiterated the organizer position by saying that Achievement Award was in recognition of the impeccable and phenomenal oral presentation, which was said to be one of the best presentation of the entire conference.

Dr. Guevara said " I was shocked at the level of insight and understanding of the climate issues that that the young African Gbujie has, with the wonderful work of his organization does on climate change advocacy, it's an honor deserving for man like him, so I happily present the certificate of Achievement Award to him", he said.
Speaking to few African reporters after the conference, shortly after the news of his exceptional performance was received. He said he would give a brief speech because he had an online conference meeting with his organization Team 54 Project members in Algeria.

" Very quickly I am humbled to be selected as one of the speakers at the 5th edition of this yearly conference following the submission of my paper, though aware that thousands of applications were received but I was honored when the selection committee reached out to me early this year to say I will be a speaker at this global event," he said.

" Being a recipient of this prestigious certificate of Achievement Award and hearing all the accolades from delegates and other speakers was indeed a fulfillment of my dream to keep forging ahead and never to accept the opinions of others as my reality, I was even more ecstatic when the great international scientist Prof. Easterbrook reaches out to me after my presentation, he give me his number and other contacts and told me to keep up the great work, it was nice.” He said.

Gbujie claims that he is not too sure if he is deserving of the global recognition in this stage of his young life, since he believes that his dedication and work to creating sustainable future for millions was still a work in progress.

" Nonetheless, I must give thanks to all those passionate members in Team 54 Project, in whose shoulders I stood on, they joined me to pave the way while clearing the path towards taking urgent coordinated global climate actions, all with meaningful global impact as you can see.”

Gbujie says he will remain dedicated for life towards the advocacy of global actions against climate change and would continue to support the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, created to see that mankind move towards the path to a green sustainable future.

He is the founder & Chief Executive Officer of TEAM 54 PROJECT, a global group that raises awareness about the impact of Climate Change across the globe and coordinate, educate and empower advocates across 169 nations to take furgent Climate actions (SDG 13).

He is an Medical personel (oral surgeon) , an environmental activist, and an international multiple environmental Award Winner.

Gbujie was appointed a global Ambassador for MAPS in 2018; The Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS) is an initiative of an international organization called PARVATI.org, which advocates that all of the Arctic Circle and its biodiverse species be declared as a marine protected area devoid of any form of exploitation, and commercialization.



MAPS also advocate for a global shift away from the fossil driven economy to a clean sustainable energy. They are trying to get this treaty signed by reaching out to world leaders and global citizens to a commit to the treaty.

Gbujie made history as the first African doctor to be part of a delegation that represented the World Medical Association at the United Nations Conferences on Climate Change called the COP 22 and has been recently invited by the President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly H.E Miroslav Lajčák, to be part of Youth Dialogue Conference starting from the 29th-30th May 2018.

Over 400 youth were selected through a rigorous process by the UN because they all have impacted positively on the world. They will be deliberating on how youths can be empowered to address the global challenges that plague the world in the High-Level Meeting at the UN headquarters in New York.

Gbujie is indeed a shining example for youth all over the world to emulate and he remains a true treasure and indeed a gift to the African continent.

Author: is freelance Environmental journalist now based in Kenya,he attended the conference.


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This story confirms what people are saying that doctors potential are destroyed here in Nigeria and when they go out they shine. Indeed we have a gem within us but never new. Even his colleagues both senior and junior and other health workers say the guy is good.

Youths are wasting away

An Imo Youth Advocate impacting the world through climate actions (SDG 13)

As the electioneering season starts in Imo State and across the federation, various political parties, politicians are now fully engaged in marketing and de-marketing of their alleged political opponents within and outside their parties.

Far away in North America, a young man by the Gbujie Daniel Chidubem from Umuayaka-Akabor, Ahiazu Mbaise is placing his local government area, his state Imo and Nigeria on the Global Map.


Following his impressive global advocacy strategy implemented through an organization, he founded 15 months ago called "Team 54 Project", a not-for-profit organization that raises awareness about the impact of climate change and its effect on sustainable development Goals amongst vulnerable nations.

With his passionate members they coordinate global actions through various ways either in partnership with actions or project of known international groups like; Climate Reality Project an organization chaired by Mr. Al Gore Ex-Vice, President of United State of America or the Parvati.org founded by a famous Canadian singer Parvati Devi, and also work with individuals to educate and empower their members and communities that their programs have taken roots.

The group membership has citizens from 169 nations, who work passionately to place the organization as one of the leading advocates of sustainable future based on a green philosophy which supports Eco-Friendly initiatives.

Gbujie was also the first African and First Nigerian to be part of an 8-man delegation of the World Media Association to the United Nations Framework convention on climate change in Marrakesh during the 2 weeks conference in November 2016.

Following all these accomplishments, Gbujie was invited last week to the United Nations by the President of United Nations General Assembly, H.E Miroslav Lajčák to be part of the High-Level meeting on Peacebuilding and achieving Sustainable Development Goals along with hundred global stakeholders. The meeting took place at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations (UN) from Tuesday 24th - Thursday 26th April 2018.

This type of accomplishment has not been seen before and definitely not by any youth in the state or any in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria.

" I owe no one any apologies for the way, I dress to international functions because the traditional dress is part of my culture and my identity as a human of which am so proud to show the world that I am proud Mbaise Man from Akabor and nothing is going to change that forever," he said.

He is a worthy African Ambassador from the Igbo ethnic extraction and dresses in traditional attire, for all engagements he is invited.


He holds the view that he was bor for a great purpose, a purpose he believes is to create a better world and image for people he shares common value with like Africans, Nigerians and Imolites especially his kinsmen from Mbaise. Gbujie believes that creating a sustainable society is achievable only if people in the community are ready to inclusive and work hard to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.


On 2nd of March 2017, Gbujie was part of the few Africans sponsored to participate in the Prestigious Climate Reality Project Leadership Training program in Denver, Colorado which exposed him to the climate advocacy movement.


Gbujie met with one of the greatest global environmental advocate, a Nobel laureate Winner and Ex-Vice-President of United State of America during the training, His Excellency, Mr. Al Gore, discussed with him and they shared thoughts of what the future holds for Earth in a climate changing world, with the new friendship he has forged ahead plus those of other participants at the program he established a global network and established collaborative ideas and project across the globe.


Gbujie has carried out over 600 Acts ofAdAdvocacy on climate change and SDGs across the globe with a target goal of 1000 before the end of the year.


He returned to Imo State to establish the first All-female farmers/Gardeners group in his ancestral home in Akabor Ahiazu-Mbaise on 30th of May 2017. A region constantly marginalized and affected by poverty. He established the group after he saw, the way his kinsmen practiced agriculture, which was a detriment to the environment and their health. He explained to the elders and the women that their agriculture practice of burning fields and trees plus the indiscriminate use of chemicals like pesticides are causing environmental problems.
This lead to the launch of his Rural Green Initiative in Mbaise, Imo State Nigeria. This initiative provided support for the female farmers by providing high power seeds from overseas and encouraged them to plant fresh food in gardens, cash crops, and flowers on every available land seen.

He also has been able to bring the message of climate change and how it affects the community disproportionately to his people.


Gbujie's organization continues to tackle the challenges of climate change through planting trees, shrubs, creates regular online recorded messages delivered in local languages in viewing center in the community and support clean-up exercise to remove waste.

Since creating Team 54 Project, 15 months ago, the organization has made an impact, like the creation of opportunities. For example, Nigerian fashion designers who are his members, joy knew no bound when Team 54 Project was able to partner with a company in India that produces green Eco-friendly clothing material, the collaboration has transformed their lives.


Another example of the impact Gbujie is making across, is the introduction of the green painting Artwork, which one of his member living in Switzerland does by using the can spraying technique, Carvart as he is called, is able to raise awareness about climate change through his Artwork which depicts the impacts and the urgent need to act and creates job for him.


"I have been able to create a value-based content idea, through the fusion of the individual skills, talent, and passion, the passion we are talking about is the burning desire to do great things that can impact others and the environment positively through using one's skills or talent.


He has delivered over 189 papers and powerpoint presentations across the globe, with more presentations waiting to be delivered before the end of the year. Noticeable among them is the presentation he will be making as a speaker at the 5th World Conference on Climate Change and Global warming from the 23rd of May - 24th of May 2018 at the prestigious Hilton New York JFK Hotel, 135 Avenue Queens New York USA. The international event will be attended by heads of states and renowned scientists and researcher working on climate change science and Sustainability Innovations.


"I am also working tirelessly to see to it that the Nigeria Government stop gas flaring by multinational oil companies in Nigeria, this he is doing working with other local groups in the country, and he is also campaigning for the nation to shift to clean green technologically driven economy," he said.


As I conclude this article about this great son from Mbaise, Imo state, I am again reminded that there are few among us that are extraordinary because they are able to harness the passion within them to create a great impact that influences others positively.


Gbujie is indeed an Extraordinary man who has elevated the nation and state globally as a place where intelligent people can be found, he deserves to be recognized by all the levels of government in Imo State and Nigeria.

So that others young Imolites who see this can be motivated and inspired to do greater things too.


Congratulations, Dr. Gbujie Daniel Chidubem, we are proud of you and all your accomplishments. Mbaise nweremadu!


Writer: Mr. Ikechi Nonso, is a freelance Journalist from Aboh-Mbaise LGA but he is based in Imo State and he is the Zonal coordinator of the Youth Coalition For A Better Imo (YCFBI)


References for this article included making calls and researched on social media platform.


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https://m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/266187/a-nigerian-youth-advocate-impacting-the-world-through-climat.html

Health is indeed an important component to achieving a robust and effective national security. Principles of health not only function to provide appropriate medical services but also track, monitor, and control disease outbreak. The current Nigerian health care system is fraught with constant threats and attacks from different infectious disease outbreaks year after year.

Exacerbating this scenario is the impact of the environmental phenomenon known as climate change. Its impact has worsened the situation with longer spells of disease outbreaks and reemergence of diseases previously thought to have been eradicated.

An unlikely hero from Nigeria is bringing attention to the impact of climate change on the health of humans especially those living in the vulnerable continent of Africa. Our hero is Dr Daniel Chidubem Gbujie from Akabor, Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State. His advocacy strategy is executed through a not-for-profit organization, he founded in 2017 called “Team 54 Project”, that raises awareness about the health impact of climate change. He is recommending that a climate-resilient health system needs to be established in Nigeria, the most populous black nation in Africa if the nation is to achieve any form of sustainable development.

Along with his dedicated members, Team 54 Project coordinates various global actions via its partnership with international groups such as; Climate Reality Project, an organization chaired by Mr Al Gore, Ex-Vice President of the United States of America, and Parvati.org, an international group founded by famous Canadian singer Ms Parvati Devi.

The organization’s membership has citizens from 169 nations, who work to place the organization as one of the leading advocates of a sustainable future based on a green philosophy which supports eco-friendly initiatives.

Dr Gbujie was the first African Doctor to represent the World Medical Association at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) which took place in Marrakesh, Morocco in 2016. The convention on climate change sets an overall framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change on health and on other spheres of life.

Another role of the UNFCCC is to support all institutions involved in international climate change negotiations. They make practical arrangements to assist nations in implementing their commitments, and to coordinate with the secretariats of other relevant international bodies, notably the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and its implementing agencies (UNDP, UNEP, and the World Bank), and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on how best to achieve sustainable ecological development. Following these accomplishments, he was invited recently to the United Nations by the President of United Nations General Assembly, H.E Miroslav Lajčák to be part of a high-level meeting on peacebuilding and achieving sustainable development goals along with hundreds of global stakeholders. The meeting took place at the general assembly hall of the United Nations (UN) from Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th April 2018.

Dr Gbujie is a worthy African Ambassador from the Igbo ethnic extraction and dresses in traditional attire for all international and local engagements he is invited (see images). “I owe no one any apologies for the way I dress to international functions because the traditional dress is part of my culture and my identity as a human of which I am so proud to show the world that I am a Mbaise man from Nigeria and nothing is going to change that forever,” he said.
He holds the view that he was born for a great purpose, a purpose he believes is to create a better world and change the perception of people he shares common values with, like other Africans. Dr Gbujie believes that we can have a better sustainable health system in Nigeria only if we lay plans to create a climate-resilient health system with all the stakeholders in the health sector being ready to be part of the inclusive, participatory health framework to achieve this mandate.

On the 2nd of March 2017, Dr Gbujie was part of the few Africans sponsored to participate in the prestigious climate reality project leadership training program in Denver, Colorado which exposed him to the climate advocacy movement and complex interconnection that the environmental challenge has on other sectors of life including health. Dr Gbujie met with Mr Al Gore and they shared thoughts of what the future holds for Africa and the rest of the world. With the new friendships he developed, he was able to establish a global network of passionate advocates and also develop many collaborative ideas and projects across the globe.

Dr Gbujie has carried out over 600 acts of advocacy on climate change and sustainable development goals (SDGs) across the globe with a target goal of 1000 before the end of 2018. He returned to his village in the south-east of Nigeria to establish the first all-female farmers/gardeners group in his ancestral home in Akabor Ahiazu-Mbaise, Imo state, on 30th of May 2017. A region constantly affected by poverty. He established the farmers club after he saw the way his kinsmen practised agriculture by burning farmlands, which was detrimental to the environment and their health.

He explained to the elders and the women that their agricultural practice of burning fields and trees plus the indiscriminate use of chemicals like pesticides were causing environmental problems that were also affecting the society. This lead to the launch of his Rural Green Initiative in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. This initiative provided support for the female farmers by providing high power seeds from around the world and encouraged them to plant fresh food in gardens, cash crops, and flowers on available land. It also taught the proper management of disposable waste though on a lesser scale.

The Climate Reality Project received a commendation letter signed and sent on 9th of March 2018 by the organization’s Chief Executive Officer on behalf of Mr Al Gore, written to Dr Gbujie, recognizing his tremendous efforts in the global fight against climate change and his pursuit for the greener environment among vulnerable nations. He was also recently appointed a global brand ambassador for the Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS) in April 2018 by Parvati.org.

Dr Gbujie’s organization continues to tackle the challenges of climate change within and outside Nigeria through planting trees and shrubs, advocating for a cleaner environment and better waste management. Using the influence of social media, he has been able to create regular online recorded messages delivered in local languages to viewing centres in the community. He has also been able to support clean-up exercises to remove waste and also organized an international conference on climate change from 7th-9th December 2017 in the Philippines supported by the central, provincial and Mayoral government.

Since creating Team 54 Project, 15 months ago, the organization has made an impact by creating opportunities. For example, Nigerian fashion designers’ (who are his members) joy knew no bound when the Team 54 Project was able to partner with a company in India that produces green eco-friendly fabric, the collaboration has transformed their lives.

Another example Dr Gbujie’s impact is the introduction of the green painting artwork, which one of his members living in Switzerland does by using the can spraying technique. The team’s member, Carvart, is able to raise awareness about climate change through his artwork which depicts the impact and the urgent need to act. “I have been able to create a value-based content idea, through the fusion of the individual skills, talent, and passion. The passion we are talking about is the burning desire to do great things that can impact others and the environment positively through using one’s skills or talent.

Dr Gbujie has delivered over 189 papers and presentations across the world, with more presentations to be delivered before the end of the year. Noticeable among them is the presentation he will be making as a speaker at the 5th World Conference on Climate Change and Global warming from the 23rd of May – 24th of May 2018 at the prestigious Hilton New York JFK Hotel, 135 Avenue Queens New York USA. This international event will be attended by heads of states and renowned scientists working on climate change science and sustainability innovations.

“I am also working tirelessly to see to it that the Nigerian Government stops gas flaring by multinational oil companies in Nigeria,” said Dr Gbujie. He is doing this by working with other local groups in the country. He is also campaigning for the nation to shift to a clean green technologically driven economy,” he said.

As I conclude this article about this great son of Africa, I am again reminded that there are few among us that are extraordinary because they are able to harness the passion within them to create a great idea that makes an impact and positively influences others to do better too. Dr Gbujie is indeed an extraordinary man who has elevated the nation globally as a place where intelligent and creative people can be found, he deserves to be recognized by all the levels of government in Imo State and Nigeria so that others young Nigerians and youth from his state can emulate and be inspired to do greater things too.

Congratulations, Dr Gbujie Daniel Chidubem, we are proud of you and all your accomplishments.


Government should be serious, look at a genius like this young man don commot why won’t there be strikes. All the brainy ones have left and are doing great things few months after living.

Mark other health workers bone, doctors are indeed the head of health sector but they need assistance, no one can do it alone.

Dr. Gbujie don waka and many more go leave

I here say when him Dey UPTH them owe am many months salaries. I hear say till now them Dey one doctors for UPTH but other workers don chop money.


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