President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates to attend the COP28 Climate Summit, also known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC.
This was revealed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
In the statement on Tuesday, Ngelale said the World Leaders Summit will take place on December 1 and 2, 2023, with the theme: “Unite, Act, and Deliver.”
He said 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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He said 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 maximise 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 localised initiatives to address climate change-related challenges.
He said the President’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, Technology Transfer, Capacity Building, and Methane Mitigation.
While in Dubai, President Tinubu 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.
The President, who will be accompanied by senior government officials, is expected to return to Abuja at the conclusion of the summit.
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