Clean energy cornerstone of my administration’s development strategy, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says his administration recognises the importance of reducing carbon emissions for sustainable development. 

Tinubu spoke on the second day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi sustainability week with the theme: ‘From climate imperatives into economic prosperity: bridging Africa with the global energy future’.

The president said the fight against climate change is not just an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of Africa.

“As leaders, stakeholders, and citizens of our planet, we stand at a critical juncture in human history. To succeed, we must innovate, collaborate, and act decisively as one global community,” he said.

“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.”

Tinubu said the federal government has developed actionable programmes in line with global expectations on the climate crisis. 

“We have embraced a vision of sustainability that aligns with global aspirations while addressing local realities. Our efforts are anchored on three pillars: Energy Transition, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Development,” he said.

“My administration recognises the importance of reducing carbon emissions and a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.

“Our energy transition plans, like many nations, are aimed at diversifying energy sources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels, prioritising the transition to cleaner energy sources as a cornerstone of our national development strategy.”

He added that Nigeria is developing infrastructure for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles — while harnessing the potential in solid minerals to support the green energy transition.

He called on multinationals and nations to partner with Nigeria in its integration of technological innovation amid environmental concerns.

“To promote a Green Economy in Africa, we must focus on integrating sustainable practices in all sectors of our economy. These investments are capital intensive and require international support from partner countries, including multinational organisations, development partners and individuals who share our vision of a sustainable, prosperous and equitable future,” he added.

“Nigeria became the first country in Africa to initiate funding of green projects through Sovereign Green Bond proceeds, the third issuance of which is in progress.

“We urge investors to partner with us in this regard. Our administration remains committed to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Nigeria.

“By partnering with global leaders and harnessing the power of technology, we are finding new and innovative ways to address our environmental challenges.

“We have arable agricultural lands for advanced technological farming, including a bright future for Artificial Intelligence.”