Nigeria bolsters global climate fight at Saudi Green Summit
Abdullateef Fowewe
Nigeria is ramping up its climate action efforts through key international partnerships, as highlighted by the Federal Government’s participation in the Ministerial Council meeting of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) in Jeddah.
Environment Minister Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal led the delegation, underscoring the nation’s commitment to collaborative solutions amid growing environmental challenges.
The Presidency’s statement announced on Sunday, “Nigeria Strengthens Climate Action Partnerships in Saudi Arabia.”
During the meeting, the Minister stressed the critical role of joint efforts, noting, “The Minister emphasised the importance of partnerships, reforestation programmes, and nature-based solutions.”
He further noted that “coordinated action is essential to address climate resilience, environmental sustainability, desertification, land degradation, and climate-related risks affecting developing economies.”
This engagement aligns with Nigeria’s broader push for sustainable development, focusing on reversing desertification in northern regions and enhancing resilience against extreme weather.
Officials say such forums pave the way for technology transfers, funding, and expertise sharing to support Africa’s green transition.
The MGI, launched by Saudi Arabia, aims to plant 50 billion trees globally by 2030, with Nigeria’s involvement signaling deeper ties between African and Middle Eastern nations on environmental fronts.
