Stakeholders Urged To Show Commitment To Low-Emission,Climate-Future

Stakeholders have been urged to contribute their expertise, and commit to concrete actions that will propel Nigeria towards its shared vision of a low-emission and climate-resilient future.

The Director General, National Council on Climate Change, NCCC, Dr Salisu Dahiru stated this at a high level workshop and public presentation of Long-term Low-emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) held in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The LT LEDS serves as a vehicle for transitioning Nigeria to its Net-zero Pathway by 2060.

It identifies actionable programmes and policies aimed at accelerating the uptake of measures and technologies in and around a climate-resilient development pathway, while working towards long-term quantifiable, Green House Gas, GHG, emission reductions across Nigeria’s priority sectors.

The Director-General also noted that, in order to mobilize adequate climate finance into the country, there is need for adequate regulatory frameworks and their implementation.

Dr Dahiru said that the journey to net-zero emissions has thus begun, and it is already clear that the road would be rough.

‘’Today, we have come together to socialize and present this decisive strategy, and so we have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogues, share insights, and build partnerships that will drive the successful implementation of the LT-LEDS.

“This workshop will serve as a catalyst for change, a space for learning, and a forum for collective action, as we strive to shape a future where Nigeria thrives as a global leader in low-emission development and climate resilience.’’ He said.

Dr Dahiru said that the workshop would serve as a catalyst for change, and a forum for collective action, as we strive to shape a future where Nigeria thrives as a global leader in low-emission development and climate resilience.

‘’The demonstrated leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in ensuring the reduction of Nigeria’s carbon footprint can be seen in the launch of several initiatives such as the Electric Buses Rollout Programme, the Carbon Market Activation Programme etc..” 

“The present administration is providing all the necessary support to implement robust, enabling policies and frameworks,’’ he said.

In November 2021, Nigeria passed the Climate Change Act that seeks to achieve low greenhouse gas emissions, green and sustainable growth by providing the framework to set a target to reach net zero between 2050 and 2070.

With this regulatory framework, the Act established the National Council on Climate Change with the sole responsibility for the coordination and harmonization of national climate actions among several roles.