**Climate Change Woes in Abuja: A Growing Concern for Indigenous People** As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continues to expand, the Abuja indigenous people are facing an existential crisis. Their ancestral lands are being encroached upon, their forests are dwindling, and their traditional livelihoods are under threat. It's time for the government to take notice and act. A recent workshop in Ikeja, Lagos, brought together journalists to discuss the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on the original inhabitants of Abuja. The theme, "Climate Change and the Future of Abuja Original Inhabitants," highlighted the urgent need for proactive measures to address the growing concerns of the Koro, Nupe, Gwari, Ganagana, Ebira, and Gade people. For 50 years, the FCT has been in operation, and yet, the indigenous people have seen their quality of life deteriorate significantly. The loss of ancestral lands, decimation of forests, and degradation of livelihoods are just a few of the consequences of climate change. As the population of Abuja continues to grow, the pressure on the environment increases, making it harder for the indigenous people to survive. Journalists who attended the workshop expressed concern that despite efforts to develop the FCT, the plight of the indigenous people has been largely ignored. They argued that the story of Abuja original inhabitants should be understood in context, taking into account the long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns driven by industrialization, deforestation, bush burning, mining activities, grazing pressures, and urban expansion. The indigenous people of Abuja rely heavily on subsistence farming, fishing, hunting, and forest-based resources for their livelihoods. However, climate change is threatening their food security and way of life. The time has come for the government to acknowledge the impact of climate change on the original inhabitants of Abuja and take concrete steps to address their concerns. The workshop was a call to action for the government, regional authorities, and civil society organizations to work together to find solutions to this pressing issue. By doing so, we can ensure that the Abuja indigenous people are not left behind in the face of climate change, but rather, are empowered to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.