Abu dhabi: President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday positioned Nigeria as a prime destination for climate and green energy investment, unveiling sweeping reforms at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Tinubu spoke during a high-level session of the summit in Abu Dhabi, attended by global leaders, investors, policymakers, and development partners. He thanked the organizers and the United Arab Emirates for convening the global platform, describing ADSW as critical to shaping the future of sustainable development. Tinubu emphasized the theme of the summit, highlighting the urgency and integration required to drive sustainable transitions across finance, technology, energy, and human capital.
Tinubu asserted that climate action must now be integrated with economic growth, health, food security, and energy governance across nations. He stated that Nigeria aligns with the global community in making climate action a priority alongside energy access, economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion. The president stressed that sustainability requires all systems to move together, encompassing policy, finance, infrastructure, nature, and human capital.
The president detailed Nigeria’s concrete regulatory steps to strengthen climate governance and investor confidence. He mentioned the adoption of the National Carbon Market Activation Policy and the launch of a National Carbon Registry to improve emissions reporting and verification. Tinubu noted that Nigeria is modernizing its energy architecture to translate climate ambition into measurable impact, citing the Electricity Act of 2023, which provides for decentralized and inclusive energy delivery.
The reforms are expanding access to sustainable power for rural communities, off-grid health facilities, schools, markets, and underserved populations. Tinubu highlighted the deployment of advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and accelerate clean energy delivery nationwide, mentioning the adoption of artificial intelligence to optimize efficiency.
Tinubu revealed Nigeria is actively seeking partnerships that promote technology transfer, innovation, and knowledge exchange. He emphasized that climate and green industrialization investments are central to Nigeria’s development strategy. The president disclosed the launch of a climate and green industrialization investment framework to unlock up to 30 billion dollars annually in climate finance, deepening access to green finance through multiple investment platforms.
The president stated Nigeria’s national climate platform aimed to support two billion dollars in capital investments, demonstrating strong global investor confidence through the country’s green bond program. He mentioned that Nigeria’s sovereign green bond had attracted significant oversubscription from international investors, signifying robust interest.
Tinubu elaborated on Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, which integrates climate mitigation, industrial growth, and social development into one framework, targeting net-zero emissions while delivering universal energy access and economic expansion. He noted pilot electric mobility projects and national energy efficiency programs are already underway.
The president concluded by emphasizing that nation-building requires hard work, sacrifice, and focused leadership, signaling Nigeria’s readiness to work with global partners to drive sustainable development outcomes. He invited collaboration and investment, stating, “As your partner, Nigeria is open for investment, collaboration, and shared prosperity.”