TINUBU SET TO DEPART TO DUBAI FOR COP28 SUMMIT ON WEDNESDAY

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According to his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu would leave Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday to attend the COP28 Climate Summit.

Tinubu will make a national statement at the world leaders’ summit, which will be held on December 1 and 2, 2023, with the theme “Unite, Act, and Deliver.” In it, he will stress Nigeria’s position on a number of thematic problems, such as climate finance and renewable energy.

Leading government representatives will accompany the President to the summit, which is also known as the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28), or the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference.

“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 localized initiatives to address climate change-related challenges,” the statement partly read.

“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 (ITMOs), Technology Transfer, Capacity Building, and Methane Mitigation.”

The President recently attended the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference in Berlin, Germany from November 18 to 22.