The federal government has begun moves to secure commitments from international leaders and institutions for Nigeria’s green economy plans.
Nigeria, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Ajuri Ngelale and his team met with partners from the United Kingdom-Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNAIF), the World Economic Forum (WEF) Center for Nature and Climate, and a delegation from the German Embassy.
On the meeting with UKNAIF leadership He explained the move is to ensure” their initiatives are in sync with Nigeria’s plans for private sector-led, public sector-enabled green industrialization.”
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Speaking on the virtual discussion with WEF Center for Nature and Climate, Gim Huay, Ajuri said they agreed on actionable next steps to enhance collaboration with international investors and development finance institutions aligned with Nigeria’s green industrial roadmap.
Same day, the German Embassy, led by its Head of Climate Negotiations, Ambassador Johannes Lehne, met with the envoy and his team discussed specific steps to deepen cooperation on hydrogen and wind energy development, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for next week.