COP28 Climate Summit: Tinubu off to Dubai, to Deliver ‘National Statement’, Canvass Financial Support for Third World

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu departs Abuja, today, for Dubai, the 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 (COP28).

At the world leaders’ summit, billed for December 1 and 2, 2023, themed, “Unite, Act, and Deliver,” the President, according to a release issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, will deliver a national statement, highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing.

Conscious 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.

He will also remind developed countries of their public pledge to provide $100 billion annually for support to localized initiatives to address climate change-related challenges.

The President’s message will also focus on holding businesses and institutions accountable and 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.

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 back in Abuja at the end of the summit.