President Bola Ahmed Tinubu guaranteed a global audience in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that Nigeria is prepared to work with different countries to build a strong, impartial, and sustainable world for all.
President Tinubu spoke on the second day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future. ”
The president made it known that no single country can walk the road to sustainability alone, focusing on the fact that global interconnectedness requests collective action, information sharing, and mutual support.
“The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity, but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of our continent and the global energy landscape.
“As leaders, stakeholders and citizens of our planet, we stand at a critical juncture in human history. To succeed, we must innovate, collaborate and act decisively as one global community,” he said.
Reiterating his administration’s commitment to lessening carbon emissions, President Tinubu guaranteed the audience that the Nigerian government had created actionable programmes in accordance with global expectations, bearing in mind Nigeria’s monetary and political expectations.
“We have embraced a vision of sustainability that aligns with global aspirations while addressing local realities. Our efforts are anchored on three pillars: Energy Transition, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Development. My administration recognises the importance of reducing carbon emissions and a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.
“Our energy transition plans, like many nations, are aimed at diversifying energy sources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels, prioritising the transition to cleaner energy sources as a cornerstone of our national development strategy.”
He added that Nigeria is creating a framework for far and wide utilization of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles and saddling the potential in solid minerals to support the green energy transition.
The Nigerian Chief focused on the fact that his country is likewise implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to improve food security and decrease its damaging environmental impact. These include the introduction of the National Clean Cooking Policy, which is set to promote clean energy, environmental and health benefits, and financial development in the African region.
President Tinubu said his administration is working with local communities to execute solutions to mitigate the adverse results of the nation’s ecological difficulties, such as deforestation, desertification, coastal erosion, flooding, and pollution.
These difficulties, he said, compromise the livelihoods of millions.
He called on partner nations to team up in mobilizing assets to handle these difficulties and embrace innovation and technology.
“To promote a Green Economy in Africa, we must focus on integrating sustainable practices in all sectors of our economy. These investments are capital intensive and require international support from partner countries, including multinational organizations, development partners and individuals who share our vision of a sustainable, prosperous and equitable future”, he said.
As indicated by the President, “Nigeria became the first country in Africa to initiate funding of green projects through Sovereign Green Bond proceeds, the third issuance of which is in progress. We urge investors to partner with us in this regard. Our administration remains committed to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Nigeria.
“By partnering with global leaders and harnessing the power of technology, we are finding new and innovative ways to address our environmental challenges. We have arable agricultural lands for advanced technological farming, including a bright future for Artificial Intelligence.”
President Tinubu praised the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, for his invitation and foresight in organizing the occasion.
The event brought world leaders together to exchange views and perspectives on how to address the global challenges of our time collectively.
