Tinubu jets off for COP28 climate summit in Dubai
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja tomorrow (Wednesday) for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 Climate Summit, also known as the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP28). I’m planning on heading there.
At the World Leaders’ Summit to be held on December 1st and 2nd, 2023, President Tinubu will issue a national statement under the theme of “Unite, Act, Deliver” and will discuss various thematic issues including renewable energy. The plan is to highlight Nigeria’s position on the issue. and climate change financing.
Bearing in mind the severe impacts of climate change on Nigeria, such as desertification, floods, erosion, drought and the resulting national security risks, President Tinubu called for increased financial and technical support to developing countries. Make the most of the opportunities afforded by the platform to advocate for. He reminded developed countries of their commitment to provide $100 billion a year in support to regional efforts to address climate change-related challenges.
The President’s message reflects Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable and responsible practices and also focuses on holding businesses and institutions accountable.
The Nigerian delegation to COP28 will continue to support new and deeper bilateral initiatives to implement Nigeria’s energy transition, Article 6 projects, International Transferred Mitigation Results (ITMOs), technology transfer, capacity building and methane mitigation. We plan to actively seek to establish partnerships.
During his stay in Dubai, President Tinubu will further advance his pledge to aggressively attract foreign direct investment to enhance wealth creation and revenue expansion in the country, among other events hosted by Nigerians. We plan to actively participate in major sideline events that we support. Delegation.
A statement issued by Spokesperson Adjuli Ngerale and made available to the press on Tuesday further explained that President Tinubu will return to Abuja after the summit, accompanied by senior government officials.
Source: guardian.ng