President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who issued the statement said Tinubu would deliver a national statement, highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing.
The Summit, also known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP28, will witness the World Leaders’ Summit, which takes place between Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver”.
Ngelale said that the president would dwell on the severe impact of climate change on Nigeria, such as desertification, flooding, erosion, drought, and national security risks.
The spokesman said that Mr Tinubu would maximise the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial and technical support from developing nations.
He said that the president would also remind developed countries of their public pledge to provide 100 billion dollars annually for support to localised initiatives to address climate change-related challenges.
He added that the President’s message will also focus on holding businesses and institutions accountable, reflecting Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable and responsible practices.
