The Albino Foundation Public Notice
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that the fight against climate change represents more than an environmental necessity, framing it as a transformative economic opportunity for Africa.
Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2025) in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, Tinubu highlighted the continent’s pivotal role in shaping the global energy landscape.
Addressing the gathering of global leaders, experts, and stakeholders, Tinubu emphasized the need for innovation and international collaboration to tackle the climate crisis effectively.
He underscored Nigeria’s position as Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, asserting its responsibility to lead by example.
He said: “The topic assigned to me for discussion is Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging African with Global Energy Future.
“This topic resonates deeply with Africa’s aspiration and challenges. It also underscores a pivotal reality about our continent.
“The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity, but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of our continent and the global energy landscape.
“As leaders, stakeholders, as citizens of our planet, we stand at a crucial and critical junction in human history. To succeed, we must innovate and decisively collaborate as a global community.
“As Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, Nigeria recognizes its responsibility to demonstrate the required leadership on these matters.”
Tinubu outlined Nigeria’s sustainability vision, which rests on three strategic pillars: energy transition, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
He noted that his administration has prioritized reducing carbon emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and promoting environmental sustainability as integral to Nigeria’s national development strategy.
He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, aligning the nation with global climate objectives.
Tinubu detailed plans to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and advance the adoption of cleaner energy solutions, including compressed natural gas and electric vehicles.
The President called for decisive global cooperation to bridge Africa’s energy future with international aspirations, positioning the continent as a critical partner in achieving sustainable progress.
“We have embraced the vision of sustainability that alliance of global aspiration which will addressing the local realities. Our efforts are anchored on three pillars; energy transition, climate resilience and sustainable development.
“My administration recognizes this problem from the word get-go. From inception, we recognized the importance of reducing carbon emission and a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth energy transition.
“our energy transition plan, like many nations, are aimed at diversifying energy sources and reducing our dependency on fossil fuel, prioritizing the transition to cleaner energy sources.
“As a cornerstone of our national development strategy, Nigeria is committed to achieving a net zero emission by 2060, in line with global climate objectives, we are developing the infrastructure to utilize compressed natural gas and electric vehicles,” the President said.
