President Bola Tinubu will depart from Abuja on Wednesday for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to take part in the COP28 Climate Summit.
The conference, known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28), will see world leaders convene under the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver” on December 1 and 2, 2023. President Tinubu will deliver a national statement, emphasizing Nigeria’s position on various thematic issues such as renewable energy and climate financing.
Recognizing the significant impact of climate change on Nigeria, including desertification, flooding, erosion, drought, and national security risks, President Tinubu intends to leverage this platform to advocate for increased financial and technical support for developing nations.
Tinubu will also emphasize the public commitment of developed countries to provide $100 billion annually for supporting localized initiatives to address climate change-related challenges.
The President’s message will underscore the importance of holding businesses and institutions accountable, reflecting Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable and responsible practices.
The Nigerian delegation to COP28 will actively seek to establish new and deeper bilateral partnerships to implement Nigeria’s Energy Transition, Article 6 Projects, Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), Technology Transfer, Capacity Building, and Methane Mitigation.
During his time in Dubai, President Tinubu will be actively engaged in key side events that support his commitment to aggressively attract foreign direct investment for enhanced wealth creation and revenue expansion in the country, in addition to participating in other events hosted by the Nigerian delegation.
Accompanied by senior government officials, the President is expected to return to Abuja upon the summit’s conclusion, as stated by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.
