An Environmentalist, Director General National Climate Change Council (
@NCCCNigeria
) August 2022 - June 2024, National Project Coordinator NEWMAP 2015-2022.
Ya Allah, grant us the peace, pure love & happiness we yearn for. Bestow upon us plentiful permissible sustenance. Mend our broken spirits, so we may trust only in you. Protect us from a heart that forgets why it's beating. Juma'at Mubarak!
Glad to received
@AjuriNgelale
Special Envoy on Climate Change/Spokesperson to
@NigeriaGov
President
@officialABAT
in my office. We had discussion on actualizing Mr. President's strategic vision & aspirations under his Renewed Hope Agenda for Climate Action and Green Growth.
Excellency Sir , I like to thank you graciously to have recognized and find me worthy of this great national/global assignment. Am eager to demonstrate my capabilities in this new role in which you found confidence in me, Sir.
Earlier today , I met with Philip and Ann of Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (
@PACJA1
) on preparations for the 1st International conference on Climate Change Adaptation Acceleration for Africa, to be jointly held with
@NCCCNigeria
by October 2023 in Abuja- Nigeria.
This morning at the ongoing
@UNFCCC
COP28 in Dubai , I held a bilateral discussion with Mr Omar Ennaifar and Sonia Abassi of Sahara and Sahel Observatory on a partnership that will yield sustainable projects for Nigeria.
#ClimateActionNow
#COP28UAE
Yesterday,National Council on Climate Change (
@NCCCNigeria
) with the support of
@oxfaminnigeria
and House Committee on Environment held a One-day Stakeholders Pre- COP Workshop as the last activity in our national preparations towards the 28th Session of the
@UNFCCC
@COP28_UAE
Yesterday , I attended and witnessed as the
#UAE
hosts the world to convene and discuss solutions and actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change (
@COP28_UAE
).. An historic moment was made on day 1 , where an agreement to operationalize the Loss and Damage (L&D) Fund,
As we celebrate the World’s Environment Day , it is a vital reminder of the need for collective action to protect our planet. By working together and making conscious choices, we can mitigate the effects of climate change and create a sustainable future.
#generationrestoration
Earlier, I had a bilateral meeting with Mr. Amjad Abdulla of the World Green Economy Association. We discussed partnership and Nigeria’s membership of the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) on the sidelines of
#AMCEN2023
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The National Council on Climate Change, (
@NCCCNigeria
) in partnership with
@EUinNigeria
, organized a one-day National Workshop reviewing the outcomes of
@COP28_UAE
, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel.
In attendance were the Minister of
@FMEnvng
-
@BalarabeAbbas_
,
NCCC MAKES PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF NIGERIA'S LONG-TERM LOW-EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (LT-LEDS).
The
@NCCCNigeria
has made presentation of Nigeria's Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy for the country coded as (LT-LEDS) with a view to sensitizing stakeholders.
Today at the ongoing COP28, I joined HE.
@BalarabeAbbas_
(Minister of Environment Nigeria ) & Hebert Krapa
(Deputy Energy Minister of Ghana) in a bilateral meeting with Mr. Yingmin ZHAO
Head of the Chinese delegation to COP28,Vice Minister of Ministry of Ecology and Environment
Earlier today in Lagos , I participated in an event with the theme: Deepening Private Sector Participation in Nigeria Climate Change Act . The event was organized by
@FinMinNigeria
in collaboration with Giz’s Policy dialogue and Knowledge on climate protection strategies.
#NCCC
Today
@NCCCNigeria
in collaboration with
@UNDPNigeria
and Neyen Consulting SL organized a two (2) days “NIGERIA’S CARBON MARKET FRAMEWORK: ARTICLE 6 TRAINING & IMPLEMENTATION DESIGN” workshop aimed at delving deeper into the intricacies of Article 6,
Earlier today , The National Council on Climate Change (
@NCCCNigeria
) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Labour Organization (
@ilo
)
,
@UNIDO
and
@UNDP
for the development of a just transition guideline /Roadmap for Nigeria.. 12/04/2024
Today,
@NCCCNigeria
held a stakeholders technical session in Abuja., We discussed the National Climate Change Program for Nigeria (2021-2030) , reviewed the draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for developing the National Action Plan and other complementary documents on climate change.
The National Council on Climate Change is thrilled to the Nigeria Climate Change Forum, under the patronage of Dr. Salisu Dahiru, DG-
@NCCCNigeria
on 27th - 28th June , 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.
Register as a delegate using the link below
Clean air , water and a livable climate are non-negotiable human rights.
It is our moral and behavioral obligation to protect the environment.
What you do makes a difference ,we all must come together to confront Climate Change…
#HappyNewWeek
#ClimateActionNow
Yesterday, I paid a courtesy call to
@HouseNGR
committee Chair on Climate Change Hon. Chris Nkwonta and his Deputy Hon Mohammed Jamilu for a brief discussion on the update of
@NCCCNigeria
implemention of it's mandate since inception and Nigeria’s preparation towards
@COP28_UAE
.
I received on courtesy call today, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, sponsor of the Climate Change Act and Member of North East Development Commission, discussed Climate Change Adaptation in relation to the Lake Chad Basin…
#ClimateSolutions
Yesterday , I had a bilateral meeting with officials of SE4ALL on accelerating the activation of Nigeria’s Carbon Markets Trading System.
#CarbonCredits
#ClimateActionNow
I warmly received Prof. Abdullahi Musa , VC Kaduna State University (
@officialKASU
) and his team today. They seek partnership on climate change projects development and implementation.
#ClimateActionNow
#Partnership
#NCCC
On the sides at African Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN) 19 in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 , I had a meeting with Dr. Anthony Nuong, Director Climate Change and Green Growth,Power,Energy of the
@AfDB_Group
towards supporting Nigeria’s Climate Change Priorities and Project.
#AMCEN
Nigeria has committed to limiting global warming and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2060 to meet the Paris Agreement target, in line with the above
@NCCCNigeria
with the support of
@UNDP
started a 2 day Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Plan, the Second Stakeholder
#COP27
: This morning at the Nigeria 🇳🇬 pavilion , I had a brief chat with Edward Borgstein ( Country Director, Global Alliance for people & planet
@edthebuilder
&
@DrMuntaqa
( Head Energy Transition Plan , Nigeria).
#ETP
A hearty congratulations to the newly elected Chair of the
@IPCC_CH
Dr. Jim Skea of UK. I wish you the best in your new position while looking forward to work with you closely in advancing the case of capacity enhancement of climate change assessment especially in 🇳🇬.
#IPCC
DG of
@NCCCNigeria
today, received in audience a team from Centre for Environmental Studies, University of Abuja led by Prof a Shuaibu M. Hassan. The discussion was centered on the possibilities of energy in the area of climate change environmental issues through research…
This afternoon,
@NCCCNigeria
team warmly received
@WorldBank
team led by Lia Sieghart (Practice Manager Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy ) , Team Task Leaders of
@ACReSALNigeria
and REDD +. We discussed ongoing projects such CREMPASA, Natural Capital Accounting ,
It was a pleasure to receive in audience Jim Wainwright Chairman/CEO
@WaterAidUK
and his team. We discussed extensively on Nigeria’s Climate Action Plan, WASH policy and Nigeria’s preparation to
@COP28_UAE
. They also seek collaboration and partnership with the council.
The HM of
@FMEnvng
@BalarabeAbbas_
at the Al Hairat Plenary B8, Blue Zone earlier today. HME represented His Excellency, President
@officialABAT
GCFR to deliver Nigeria’s National Statement at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai , UAE 🇦🇪 …
Today being 9th of December, 2023, at the ongoing COP28, I had the honor of delivering the National Statement on behalf of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.
Read the full statement:
ADDRESS BY H.E BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPBULIC OF
DG
@NCCCNigeria
held bilateral meeting with Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and UN, on current partnerships with the government of UK, through FCDO, UN-NAIF on the margins of
@IPCC_CH
going on in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
@NCCCNigeria
team met with Drita Dada, Grzegors Pezko & Halima representatives of
@WBG_Nigeria
. We discussed Nigeria’s LT-LEDS , Article 6 framework, diversification policies with GHG mitigation,carbon market ,carbon finance and green transition.
I was a panelist at the Carbon Market/Energy Transition Implementation organized by Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in partnership with the African Climate Foundation (ACF) held a “Private Sector Stakeholder Engagement Towards a Successful Nigeria Energy Transition (SESNET)
Today, I played host to the Vice Chairman committee on Environment Hon.
@TerseerUgbor
where I shared with him gains from COP28, Council’s work plan for 2024 and challenges that requires the
@HouseNGR
support moving forward…
#ClimateActionNow
#NCCC
Today ,I participated in the 17th meeting of the National Council on Environment presided over by the Mr. Mahmud Kambari ,Perm Sec of
@FMEnvng
. We deliberated on more financial inflows for generating adequate resources in support of environmental sustainability efforts. 23/4/23
#Photos
: I joined HM of
@FMEnvng
@BalarabeAbbas_
&Mrs Abiola Awe (Dir DCC) in a bilateral meeting with Climate-Resilience and Sustainability team of World Economic Forum (
@wef
) at their hq in Geneva where we discussed on ongoing projects in Nigeria, including
@ggwnigeria
.
The Director General of
@NCCCNigeria
today participated in a 2-day workshop organized in partnership with
@giz_gmbh
to kick-off activities to design the work plan of Nigeria’s Net Zero Investment Plan. The event took place
@rockviewroyale
, Abuja …
Brief:
The Long Term – Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a requirement of the Paris Agreement developed to support the transition to Nigeria’s net-zero target. The document was crafted by experts and stakeholders from different development sectors in the country.
I and my colleagues at
@NCCCNigeria
, during the week in Abuja met with the International Labour Organization (
@ilo
) ,United Nations Industrial Organisation (
@UNIDO
) & United Nations Development Programme -
@UNDP
in order to develop a Just Transition Guidelines for Nigeria.
Yesterday on the sidelines at
#COP28
, I and HE.
@jidesanwoolu
joined other panelist to discussed Lowering Organic Waste Methane (LOW-Methane) anchored by the U.S. government and a consortium of partners at the Al Hur action arena, Blue zone. The event was aimed
Honored to join HE.
@officialABAT
,
@NigeriaGov
Ministers , Stakeholders and Investors at a high-level meeting at the ongoing
#COP28
Climate Summit today in Dubai - UAE, as we discussed the Nigeria Carbon Market and Electric Buses Rollout…
NIGERIA,UK PACT, AND FAO LAUNCH PROJECT TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUPPORT COASTAL COMMUNITIES
The National Council on Climate Change (
@NCCCNigeria
) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (
@FAO
) and
@FCDOGovUK
today
During the week, the National Council on Climate Change (
@NCCCNigeria
) organized Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop on cross-cutting measures and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation framework in collaboration with
On the sidelines of
@COP28_UAE
, I had a bilateral meeting with the German Govt, led by HE. Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation & Nuclear Safety.
Discussions were Centered around understanding Nigeria’s position and
Yesterday , I was honored to give opening remarks at the Inaugural Conference on Accelerating Agricultural Adaptation in Africa (C4A) organized by
@PACJA1
at Abuja Intercontinental Hotel , Abuja -Nigeria …
Participants were drawn from all African countries.
Yesterday , I received Nigeria Sovereignty Investment Authority (
@nsia_nigeria
) team led by Tayo Ajayi. Our discussion was on carbon related projects especially to deepen collaboration on low carbon project under the Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Plan .
Today, the DG of
@NCCCNigeria
who was represented by Mrs Adesola Effiwatt today made a keynote address at the National Conference on Water, Sanitation,Hygiene & Climate Change organized in collaboration with
@WaterAidNigeria
with the theme :Mainstreaming WASH into Climate Change
PRESS RELEASE
NIGERIA GEARS UP FOR CARBON TRADING: NCCC HOSTS TRAINING ON ARTICLE 6 IMPLEMENTATION
Following the
@COP28_UAE
call for real climate action,
@NCCCNigeria
convened a landmark 2 day training workshop with the theme:
Allah created a perfectly balanced world on the basis of sustainability and circularity. This balance must be maintained by man acting moderately, thoughtfully and justly. Waste, pollution and destruction are the very qualities that Allah abhors.
Juma’at Mubarak!!!
As a follow up to the workshop held last week by GRMA , I met with the team led by Dr Arun Rana this evening . We discussed the outcome of the workshop in achieving its set out objectives , the strategic and operational projects , capacity building , loss & damage etc
Congratulations to
@Simonstiell
on your new appointment as the Executive Secretary of
@UNFCCC
. I look forward to working & engaging with you on delivery of Climate Change Actions in my Country 🇳🇬 & the world 🌍 at large.
Wishing you the very best in this role .
#ClimateFinance
Today,
@NigeriaGov
through
@NCCCNigeria
and support received
from
@ndcpartnership
with the team of G:ENSIS Analystic held its 2nd Stakeholder’s validation workshop on Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Framework (NDC-IF) costing…
Identifying key priorities for significant interventions & mitigation of
#climatechange
is one of the council’s (
@NCCCNigeria
) mandate. The Council is coordinating an in country climate and disaster risk assessment, tasked with developing a National Climate Change Action Plan.
Last week , the National Council on Climate Change (
@NCCCNigeria
) with the mandate to develop a National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) partnered with Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) , launched the National Project on Climate and Disaster Risk Modeling for Nigeria .
Tree-planting contributes to carbon sequestration, which helps mitigate climate change; trees serve as carbon sinks, capturing and storing significant amounts of carbon dioxide, making them a natural solution to combat climate change.
Refuse what you do not need; reduce what you do need; reuse what you consume; recycle what you cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse; and rot (compost) the rest.” ― Bea Johnson
🗣 I Affirm
#HappyNewWeek
#GreenerFuture
This morning, I warmly received Mr Soji Awogbade ( President of Environmental Law Society of Nigeria) . Our brief discussion centered on carbon market framework and partnership.
Yesterday, I received in audience Women for Gas and Green Initiative (Nigeria) led by Hajiya Salihu Ibrahim. We discussed women participation/ role in the Climate Change initiatives and Nigeria’s participation in the forthcoming
@COP27P
scheduled to hold in Egypt 🇪🇬.
The National Council on Climate Change (
@NCCCNigeria
) and Climate Action Africa (
@climateactionaf
) have joined forces in a strategic partnership to address the pressing challenge of climate change in Nigeria.
I received Prof Seyi Fabiyi Executive Director Centre for human settlement and sustainability development. And his team. We discussed Deforestation, Forest Degradation,Agricultural Expansion , Carbon Credit and Climate Investment.They further seek the council’s technical support.
This morning
@rockviewroyale
Abuja , I declared open the public presentation/ socialization of Nigeria’s Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) National Workshop.
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During the week,I received in audience Osun Climate Advisory Council (
@OsunClimateC
) led by the Chair Mr Rasheed Olawale (
@Iwogoke
)
The council were on a familiarization visit & to strengthen ties with
@NCCCNigeria
to harmonize strategic methods aimed at adeptly tackling the
As part of
@NigeriaGov
’s commitment to Net Zero, we
@NCCCNigeria
engaged in a tripartite discussion with Emmaunel Uwandu of
@GAS360tech
and Otome Afiegbe of Modern West Advisory (MWA).
The DG also facilitated and witnessed the signing and partnership btw Gas360 and MWA.
The Niger State Government (
@GovNiger
) led by the HE.
@HonBago
today held a side event at the Nigeria Pavilion at the ongoing
@COP28_UAE
in Dubai, UAE… During my welcome address, I expressed the council’s (
@NCCCNigeria
) and
@FMEnvng
readiness for collaboration and
Yesterday, I had a productive discussion with
@MKKyari
GMD
@nnpclimited
and
@Deloitte
consulting handling the methane abatement and decarbonization program on behalf of the US Dept of State. The aim of the meeting was to debrief the GMD on
Last week, I visited Amb Gabriel Aduda, Perm Sec
@FMPRng
to work out on collaborative activities and projects.We had discussion on areas of decarbonization of oil and gas sector, Energy Transition & Joint Implementation of a National Retreat on Energy Transition Accelerator etc.
It was a pleasure delivering a keynote address at the stakeholder’s validation workshop on Nigeria’s Long-term Low Emissions Development Strategy today at the Rockview Hotel, Abuja…
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This evening , we
@NCCCNigeria
warmly received & held a joint meeting with Mr Riedijk President / CEO of Lucent BioSciences from Canada ,
@KSHalilu
EVC of
@NASENIHQ
. The meeting facilitated by Registrar/ CEO
@ehconhq
Dr Mohammed Yakubu Baba centred on
This Evening, we
@NCCCNigeria
received Mrs Rosemary Esekhagbe (Director Planning & Policy Analysis) and her Deputy Mrs Omotayo Akingbade of National Productivity Centre. We discussed Nigeria’s overall growth and development and areas of collaboration on sustainable activities.
Photos: Pleased to have joined HM of
@FMEnvng
@BalarabeAbbas_
to receive and engage with Emmanuel Faber ( Chairman, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB),
#ISSB
Member Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien and Dr Rabiu Olowo (ES,
@frcnigeria
) .
I engaged in a chat with some youth climate champions on the sidelines of the Inaugural Accelerating Agricultural Adaptation in Africa Conference (C4A) organized by
@PACJA1
. The three (3) days event held in Abuja came to an end yesterday.
#ClimateActionNow
#FoodSecurity
I warmly extend my congratulations to President
@officialABAT
on the Supreme Court's affirmation of your election.
I am confident that as the Chairman of
@NCCCNigeria
, Nigeria's Climate Change Policies will be integrated with other interrelated policies towards promoting
DG
@NCCCNigeria
and his team met with representatives of Crown Agents Nigeria Ltd, a not-for-profit international development company that works in partnership with clients to design and implement practical solutions to their needs.
New Global Methane Pledge Champions, Call for Accelerated Action on Methane to Keep 1.5°C Within Reach
The GMP was launched by President
@JoeBiden
and President von der Leyen at COP26 in 2021 and
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