President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) Climate Summit.
Allub Times reports that the President departed the presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday, immediately after presenting the 2024 budget to the National Assembly, and landed in Dubai on Thursday morning.
The Nigerian leader met with King Charles III of England after arriving in Dubai ahead of the COP28 Climate Summit on December 1 and 2, 2023, with the theme “Unite, Act, and Delive”.
President Tinubu will present a national statement at the summit outlining Nigeria’s position on a variety of topical concerns, including renewable energy and climate funding.
Mindful of the severe impact of climate change on Nigeria, such as desertification, flooding, erosion, and drought, as well as the associated national security risks, President Tinubu will use the platform to advocate for increased financial and technical support for developing countries, while reminding developed countries of their public pledge to provide $100 billion annually for support to localized initiatives to address climate change-related ch
The President’s address will also emphasize accountability for companies and institutions, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable and responsible practices.
The Nigerian delegation to COP28 will actively seek new and deeper bilateral partnerships to help Nigeria accomplish its Energy Transition, Article 6 Projects, Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), Technology Transfer, Capacity Building, and Methane Mitigation.
In addition to other events hosted by the Nigerian delegation, President Tinubu will actively participate in key sideline events in Dubai, which will further support his avowed commitment to aggressively attract foreign direct investment for enhanced wealth creation and revenue expansion in the country.
