Tenioye Majekodunmi, Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), says Nigeria is ramping up efforts to advance the green economy as a key strategy to mitigate climate change. Speaking at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, she emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to environmental sustainability through renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management.
Majekodunmi highlighted Nigeria’s ambitious target to cut emissions by 32% by 2035, supported by the submission of its Third Nationally Determined Contribution, the National Carbon Market Framework, and the operational Climate Change Fund—the first in West Africa.
The Federal Government plans to back private sector initiatives deploying off-grid clean energy solutions, especially to hard-to-reach areas, in line with the Nigeria Just Transition Guideline aimed at decarbonising energy production.
She reaffirmed support for wind energy as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s energy mix, calling for harnessing this resource to drive sustainable development and a greener future.
Prof. Magnus Onuoha of WAGEDI echoed these views, noting that government policies and international agreements like the Paris Accord have created the foundation for growing wind energy investments, including frameworks such as the Renewable Energy Master Plan and Climate Change Act.
Nigeria’s carbon neutrality goal by 2060, coupled with recent laws and energy transition plans, underscores the country’s dedication to integrating renewable technologies to bridge the energy gap and meet global sustainability commitments.
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