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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assured the global audience in the United Arab Emirates that Nigeria is ready to work with other nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all.
Addressing the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Wednesday, Tinubu declared that no single nation can walk the road to sustainability alone, stressing that global interconnectedness demanded collective action.
Speaking on the topic, “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future,” Tinubu noted that 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 reducing carbon emissions, Tinubu assured the audience that the Nigerian government had developed actionable programmes in line with global 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,” he said.
The statement by Bayo Onanuga,, presidential spokesman, said that Tinubu added that Nigeria was developing infrastructure for the widespread use of Compressed Natural Gas and electric vehicles and harnessing the potential in solid minerals to support the green energy transition.
According to him, Nigeria is also implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance food security and lessen its destructive environmental impact
16th January, 2025.
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