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Nigerian president unveils 3-pillar strategy for sustainable future

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President Bola Tinubu has called for global collaboration to bridge the gap between Africa and the global energy transition, emphasizing the urgent need to address climate change as both an environmental challenge and an economic opportunity.

Speaking on Wednesday at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates, Tinubu declared that Nigeria is ready to work with other nations to create a sustainable and equitable future.

Tinubu unveiled Nigeria’s three-pillar strategy: Energy Transition, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Development. This approach, he said, includes a shift to clean and renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and leveraging solid minerals to support the green energy transition.

Delivering a keynote address on “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future, Tinubu highlighted the interconnectedness of the modern world and the necessity for shared action.

“No single nation can walk the road to sustainability alone. 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,” Tinubu said.

The President outlined his administration’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting a just energy transition that aligns with both global goals and local realities. “We have embraced a vision of sustainability that aligns with global aspirations while addressing local realities,” he stated.

“Nigeria is developing infrastructure for the widespread use of Compressed Natural Gas and electric vehicles, while also promoting climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance food security and lessen environmental impacts,” Tinubu explained. He added that initiatives such as the National Clean Cooking Policy are part of the government’s efforts to promote clean energy and advance socio-economic development in Africa.

The President also addressed Nigeria’s environmental challenges, including deforestation, desertification, flooding, and pollution, which he said threaten millions of livelihoods.

Tinubu stressed the importance of working with local communities to implement solutions and called on international partners to mobilize resources for tackling these issues.

“To promote a green economy in Africa, we must focus on integrating sustainable practices across all sectors of our economy. These investments are capital-intensive and require international support from partner countries, multinational organizations, and development partners,” Tinubu said.

Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s leadership in green financing, noting that it was the first African country to issue Sovereign Green Bonds, with a third issuance currently in progress. “We urge investors to partner with us in this regard. Our administration remains committed to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Nigeria,” he said.

By combining international partnerships, local innovation, and advanced technology, Tinubu argued that Africa could play a critical role in shaping the global energy future. “We have arable agricultural lands for advanced technological farming, including a bright future for artificial intelligence,” he added.

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