Sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act and former Member House of Representatives, Mr Sam Onuigbo,has expressed optimism that COP29 will chart a way forward in tackling climate change in Africa.
Speaking to journalists at ongoing COP29 In Baku Azerbaijan, he lamented that the continent which contributes just 3% of global emissions has not received adequate attention.
According to him “U.S. alone generates about either 11 or so, ours is a continent of 54 countries, and we contribute about 3% to global emissions. So we are not supposed to be suffering the way we are suffering.
“The pretenses must stop. Because if we were to do a role reversal for the developed not to be in opposition. They would have long solved other challenges.” He explained.
He said African must speak with one voice in presentation of their demands.
“At the first summit on climate change by the heads of government of Africa in January September 2023. I was lucky to participate in the legislative arm of that summit.
We made a resolution on the way forward.
“Over 600 million Africans do not have access to electricity. Therefore, we must begin to speak with one voice, and that we are not the emitters. And we deserve to be supported to address these challenges.” He explained.
He also expressed optimism that funds released for climate actions will be transparently applied.
During the 8th Assembly, Hon Onuigbo was Chairman of the House Committee on Climate Change and sponsored Nigeria’s Climate Change Bill which has been passed into law.
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