After presenting the 2024 budget to the National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu has departed for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the UNFCCC (COP28) Climate Summit.
The President left the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja around 4 p.m. and was seen off by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and other aides.
The World Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for December 1 and 2, 2023, will focus on the theme “Unite, Act, and Deliver.”
President Tinubu aims to address various climate-related issues, emphasizing Nigeria’s stance on renewable energy and climate financing.
He intends to advocate for increased support to developing nations, holding developed countries accountable for their commitment to provide $100 billion annually.
The Nigerian delegation will explore new partnerships and engage in key events to attract foreign investment and enhance wealth creation.
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 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.
Ada Peter
