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COP28: Nigeria Inaugurates Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy

COP28: Nigeria Inaugurates Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy
Nigeria has unveiled its Long Term Development Strategy at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai.
Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, the Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development, Federal University, Ebonyi, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos.
Okereke said with the unveiling, Nigeria had achieved another major milestone in its effort to achieve a net zero carbon economy by 2060.
He said that the event which was graced by dignitaries and delegates from different countries around the world was held at the prestigious African Pavilion in the Blue Zone.
Okereke said the event was moderated by Dr Eugene Itua, the Executive Director of the Natural Eco-Capital, the organisation that coordinated the development of the LT-LEDS.
According to him, the LT-LEDS started under the supervision of the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment and concluded under the auspices of the National Council on Climate Change.
He quoted the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr Salisu Dahiru as saying Nigeria was proud to inaugurate the LT-LEDS guaranteed to support sustainable development and climate resilient economy for Nigeria.
Dahiru was represented by Ms Halima- Bwa-Bari.
The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal said that the LTS was an important milestone in Nigeria’s effort to implement the country’s net-zero pledge made at COP26 in Glasgow.
Represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), Lawal said that Nigeria was committed to pursuing the transition from a fossil fuel-dependent economy to a low carbon future in keeping with the global trend and the Paris Agreement.
He urged international development partners to support the implementation of the LT-LEDS.
The Global Director of the Nationally Determined Contribution ( NDC) Partnership, Mr Pablo Vieria, said that Nigeria should be very proud of the accomplishment.
Vieria said that by developing the LTS, Nigeria was joining a distinguished group of countries that were exhibiting leadership in developing a clear strategy to decarbonise their economies in response to global climate change.
He urged the country to take the next step in adopting the LT-LEDS and pledged the NDC Partnership’s cooperation in this regard.
The Head of Climate and Nature at the French Development Agency (AFD), Ms Mathide Bord-Laurans, congratulated Nigeria on inaugurating the LT-LEDS.
Bord-Laurans said that AFD was delighted to have provided support to the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University.
This he said was done under the Nigeria Deep Decarbonisation Project (DDP) which enabled the Centre to lead the creation of scenarios and the modelling work that went into the development of the LT-LEDS.
She pledged the commitment of the bank to stand firmly by Nigeria and support investments that were geared toward the implementation of the LT-LEDS.
Mr Richard Baron, the Executive Director of the 2050 Pathways Platform, expressed joy at having assisted Nigeria in the design of the LT-LEDS and the precursor document, the Long Term Vision (LTV).
Baron said that the LT-LEDS was developed in collaboration with a wide spectrum of stakeholders, making it a truly national document of which Nigeria could be proud.
He expressed delight that the modelling work for the LT-LEDS was done by Nigerian academics at the CCCD-AEFUNAI, led by Okereke.
He also praised the collaboration between the Nigeria Deep Decarbonisation Project, the 2050 Pathways, the National Council on Climate Change, and Natural Eco-Capital, which resulted in the creation of a high-quality document.
In his closing remarks, the Director-General of the NCCC, Dahiru, said all hands should be on deck to ensure that the document does not sit on the shelf but that the many projects identified in the documents were translated into practical investments.
He said that the two important next steps were the creation of an LT-LEDS Implementation Plan and the mobilisation of capital from domestic and internal sources to implement the LT-LEDS.
Miss Chioma Amudi, Desk Officer at the NCCC said that translating the LT-LEDS into investments would require finance, effective stakeholder engagement, and adequate institutions among other key factors.
Hon. Terseer Ugbor, the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Environment, Federal House of Representatives pledged the support of the parliament in implementing the LTS.
(NAN)
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Tinubu arrives Katsina to receive Buhari’s body for burial

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
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“He Never Turned His Back on the Needy” — Tributes Pour In Ahead of Buhari’s Burial

Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
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King Mohammed VI Mourns Buhari, Praises Legacy of Nigeria’s Former Leader

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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