Aicis Flags off summit on climate change in Abuja

Aicis Flags off summit on climate change in Abuja

By Raphael Ekpang

Africa infrastructure, climate change and the top of the green investments (AICIS) have reported a two -day summit to Abuja which brings together the government representatives, the diplomatic communities, the leaders of the industries, the politicians and the private sector, in order to make brainstorming on the threat of climate change.

Driving the discussion at the inaugural summit, the secretary of the Senator of the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume represented by the permanent secretary for political and economic affairs in the OSGF, Gagare Nadundu has invited African nations to confuse the growing threat of united actions, the works of African prosperity.

Akume described the summit as a single platform to involve, exchange ideas and develop partnerships that would have guided the transformative change throughout the continent. He urged governments, players in the private sector and global partners to resize climatic funding, share knowledge and provide tailor -made solutions for the unique challenges of Africa.

He also reiterated the commitment of the government of Nigeria to support climatic action, sustainable infrastructures and green investments throughout Africa. While recognizing the presence of delegates from the inside and from Africa outside, he reflected a shared commitment to advance sustainable development, encourage resilient economies and build a more green and more prosperous future for everyone.

He stressed that Africa was in a decisive moment, facing threats ranging from an infrastructure gap and resources constraints to the worst effects of climate change. Revealing that climate change were not simply an environmental question, but also a profound economic and safety challenge, citing unpredictable agricultural seasons, increasing sea level in coastal cities and industries that adapted to changing realities.

According to him, Nigeria is implementing a solid climatic action framework in line with the Paris agreement and the African agenda 2063, with investments in renewable energy, serious climatic agriculture and clean technologies.

“The goal was to build resilience for communities, strengthen young people and create green jobs, while urged African nations and global partners to resize climate funding, share knowledge and develop innovative adaptation solutions that reflect the unique realities of Africa,” he underlined.

He urged all partners to work together for a more green, more resilient and prosperous continent.

The executive director, the Nigerian and Valley regulation authority (Nmdpra), Farouk Ahmed reiterated the role of the agency in the alignment of the Nigeria energy sector with the global sustainability objectives.

It has outlined initiatives in progress, including the priority of natural gas as transition fuel, in support of the production of LPG production of the polite of damage and modernizing infrastructures through regulatory reforms and transparency tools based on technology.

He observed that the agency has undertaken to reduce the dependence on high carbon fuels while expanding energy access for millions of Nigerians.

In the meantime, while delivering his welcome observations, convocation, Moses Owharo was approached to the lighting of the participants in the event, while expressed optimism on the fact that the discussions would have produced strategies that can be implemented to be implemented before the AICIS 2026 Global Summit.

For his part, the Cuba ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Palmero praised attention to green investments, sharing the details of the “Tarea Vida” climate action plan of Cuba, which protects the coasts, promotes renewable energy and promotes sustainability.

He asked for a deeper cooperation between Africa and Cuba in technological exchange and clean energy, observing that Africa has an essential part of the future of the world.