President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit, according to a statement from the presidency on Tuesday.

His media aide Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement that Mr 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 December 1 and 2 with the theme, ‘Unite, Act, and Deliver’.

The statement said the president would dwell on the severe impact of climate change on Nigeria, such as desertification, flooding, erosion, drought, and national security risks.

It added that Mr Tinubu would maximise the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial and technical support from developing nations.

According to the statement, the president would also remind developed countries of their public pledge to provide $100 billion annually to support localised initiatives to address climate change-related challenges, and his message will also focus on holding businesses and institutions accountable, reflecting Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable and responsible practices.

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.

It said Mr Tinubu’s active participation in key sideline events would further support the advancement of his avowed commitment to attract foreign direct investment.

The statement noted that participation would further enhance wealth creation and revenue expansion in the country. 

(NAN)