 Former president of Lushegun Basonjo on Monday urged Nigerians used to take the leadership in the campaign against climate change and push for green economy that promotes sustainable development and make the world a better place to live in. Basonjo also told them to reject the toga of being called leaders of tomorrow as they are indeed leaders of today and should therefore go all out to remove any barrier that could hinder them from demonstrating their leadership capacity. Former president disclosed this while speaking at the presidential youth retreat with a theme Contribution to Green Economy held at the Youth Development Center in the Olushegun Basonjo Presidential Library of Beokuta. Basonjo revealed that the adverse effects of climate change caused by emissions of carbon dioxide such as the resultant abnormal weather conditions, extreme temperatures, flooding, drought among others, call for concern and require the joint efforts of all to halt the disturbing trend. He said the way to go and fight the climate change was to embrace green economy which encompasses all efforts to generate less carbon and absorb more of it. Welcoming the youth to the training, Chairperson of Youth Development Center Dr. Bisikolakwa told the youth that this year's edition of the presidential retreat was geared towards creating an environmentally responsible future. Kolakwa said as a set of pragmatic youths there was a need for them to be the driving force and inspire others to contribute to green economy. You are taking care of waste and you are recycling your health, contribution to green economy. If you are using organic manure and you are not using synthetic manure, you are contributing to green economy. For every tree that you plant, you are making positive contribution to green economy. If you can use solar, you are making contribution to green economy. If you decide not to sleep under an air conditioner that is powered by fossil fuels, you are contributing to green economy. Solutions with green economy can take many forms. It could be through renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, waste management, green technology innovation or conservative efforts. Together, my dear young boys, see the moments as youths we can drive change and inspire others. The idea of a green economy holds immense promise. It is a pathway to a future where we can balance economic growth with the preservation of our environment and the limitless energy required to drive transformative initiatives towards a more sustainable future, including removing barriers against youths.