President Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Drive Climate Action and Green Economy
In a move that signals a significant shift towards a sustainable future, President Bola Tinubu has established a presidential committee on climate action and green economic solutions.
The committee will be led by the President himself, with Balarabe Abbas, the Minister of Environment, serving as Vice-Chairman.
The committee’s key objectives include coordinating all policies and programs related to climate action and green economic development, identifying and implementing innovative non-oil and non-gas climate action initiatives, and driving the attainment of all agreed climate action and green economic objectives.
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To further drive this initiative, President Tinubu has also appointed Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action. This move underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging its various platforms to amplify the message of climate action and the green economy.
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The establishment of this committee comes at a critical time, as the world grapples with the devastating impacts of climate change. Nigeria, like many other countries, is not immune to the effects of climate change, which can have far-reaching consequences for the economy, environment, and human well-being.
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In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the significance of this development, exploring what it means for Nigeria’s sustainable future and what steps the country can take to achieve its climate action and green economy goals.
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In the coming weeks and months, we will provide updates on the progress of the presidential committee, highlighting the key milestones and achievements of this ambitious initiative. We will also explore the role of the private sector, civil society, and individuals in driving climate action and green economy in Nigeria.
Stay tuned for more insights and analysis on this critical topic.
FULL LIST
(1) President Bola Tinubu – Chairman
(2) Balarabe Abbas Lawal (Minister of Environment) – Vice-Chairman
(3) Ajuri Ngelale (Special Adviser) – Secretary/Special Presidential Envoy
(4) Lazarus Angbazo (CEO, InfraCorp) – Member
(5) Salisu Dahiru (CEO, NCCC) – Member
(6) Michael Ohiani (CEO, ICRC) – Member
(7) Aisha Rimi (CEO, NIPC) – Member
(8) Aminu Umar-Sadiq (CEO, NSIA) – Member
(9) Yusuf Maina-Bukar (CEO, NAGGW) – Member
(10) Abdullahi Mustapha (CEO, ECN) – Member
(11) Abba Abubakar Aliyu (CEO, REA) – Member
(12) Uzoma Nwagba (CEO, CrediCorp) – Member
(13) Khalil Halilu (CEO, NASENI) – Member
(14) Fatima Shinkafi (CEO, SMDF) – Member
(15) Bala Bello (Deputy Governor, CBN) – Member
(16) Lolade Abiola (UN SE4ALL) – Member
(17) Teni Majekodunmi (NCCC Adviser) – Member
(18) Representative, Federal Ministry of FCT – Member
(19) Representative, Federal Ministry of Finance – Member
(20) Representative, Federal Ministry of Power – Member
(21) Representative, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment – Member
(22) Representative, Federal Ministry of Water Resources – Member
(23) Representative, Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security – Member
(24) Representative, Federal Inland Revenue Se
rvice – Member
(25) Representative, Nigeria Customs Service – Member