President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit which will take place on the 1st and 2nd December 2023, with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver.”
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale noted that the President’s message will focus on holding businesses and institutions accountable, reflecting Nigeria’s dedication to sustainable and responsible practices.
While in Dubai, President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national statement, highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing. He is also expected to participate in key sideline events, which will further support the advancement of his avowed commitment to aggressively attract foreign direct investment for enhanced wealth creation and revenue expansion in the country, in addition to other events hosted by the Nigerian delegation.
The President is accompanied by senior government officials to the summit also known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC- COP28.