- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu affirms Nigeria’s commitment to end gas flaring, highlighting measures, penalties, and incentives to curb emissions at COP28
- Nigeria collaborates with the UAE, emphasizing dedication to an energy mix, providing domestic cooking gas, and seeking support for sustainable development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to ending gas flaring, aligning with global efforts to curb methane emissions. Speaking at the ongoing United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) summit in Dubai, President Tinubu emphasized the need for participants to make commitments to limiting the Earth’s temperature increase to 1.5°C by the end of the century.
He outlined Nigeria’s measures, including heavy penalties for gas flaring and incentives for compliance. The President acknowledged the role of technology, collaboration with other nations, and the commitment to renewable energy and reducing methane emissions.
In collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and leveraging new technologies, President Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s dedication to an energy mix, providing cooking gas domestically and contributing to renewable energy efforts.
He urged larger economies like the United States and China to assist African nations in de-risking investments and sharing technological know-how for sustainable development. The President emphasized the need for swift action to heal the Earth, pointing out that the largest economies are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
At the summit, the President shared the platform with global leaders, including the President of COP28, Dr. Sultan Ahmed al-Jabar; United States Special Envoy on Climate, John Kerry; and Chinese Envoy on Climate, Xie Zhenhue. The summit focused on strategies to reduce methane emissions and address climate change. President Tinubu’s commitment aligns with global efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources and mitigate the impacts of climate change.