President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, on Wednesday, for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he will participate in the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as Conference of the Parties (COP28).
This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday, in Abuja.
At the summit, which takes place on December 1 and 2, 2023, under the theme, ‘Unite, Act, and Deliver’, President Tinubu will deliver a national statement, highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing.
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Mindful of the severe impact of climate change on Nigeria, such as desertification, flooding, erosion, drought, and national security risks arising therefrom, President Tinubu will maximize the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial and technical support for developing nations, while reminding developed countries of their public pledge to provide $100 billion annually for support to localized initiatives to address climate change-related challenges.
Tinubu’s message will also focus on holding businesses and institutions accountable, reflecting Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable and responsible practices.
The Nigerian delegation to COP28 will actively explore establishing 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.
The President, while in Dubai, will actively participate in key sideline events, which will further support the advancement of his avowed commitment to aggressively attract foreign direct investment for enhanced wealth creation and revenue expansion in the country, in addition to other events hosted by the Nigerian delegation.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja at the conclusion of the summit.
