In a significant address at COP28, Balarabe Lawal, Nigeria's Minister of Environment, delivered a powerful national statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
Lawal emphasized Nigeria's commitment to addressing both development and climate change challenges, stressing the need for a comprehensive approach.
Highlighting the country's 'decade of gas' policy, Lawal called for large-scale investments in transitioning from oil, coal, and wood to cleaner gas and renewable energy.
He outlined the importance of these investments for expanding the green wall, improving water and flood management, and enhancing agricultural productivity.
Tinubu, through Lawal, urged for fairness in climate action, stating that developing countries should not bear a disproportionate burden.
He called for collaboration, honoring commitments, and instilling equity into the global economy to create a sustainable climate change solution.
The statement emphasized Nigeria's readiness to contribute to global decarbonization efforts and urged world leaders to address environmental breaches collectively for a better future.
