The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) says Nigeria is charting a path towards an inclusive, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy through the Just Transition Guideline and Action Plan (JT-GAP).
Director-General of NCCC, Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi, said this on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Abuja at the opening of a two-day validation workshop for the Just Transition Guideline and Action Plan.
Majekodunmi, who was represented by Mrs. Jummai Vandu, Desk Officer for Just Transition, said the framework integrates equity and inclusiveness into national climate policies and aligns with Nigeria’s Net Zero target by 2060.
She said the JT-GAP complements the Energy Transition Plan and the National Climate Change Act (2021), addressing job displacement risks while promoting green job creation and sustainable livelihoods across sectors.
“We commend the International Labour Organisation (ILO), UNIDO, UNDP and the Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) for providing technical and research support in developing the draft framework.”
Also speaking, Ms. Vanessa Phala, ILO Country Director for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and ECOWAS, described the framework as vital for guiding Nigeria’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Phala, who was represented by Mr. Guite Diop, ILO Specialist on Climate Change, said the ILO’s Just Transition principles included equity, inclusion, stakeholders’ engagement and worker protection, which were embedded in Nigeria’s framework.
According to her, the integration of these principles demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to fairness, inclusivity and sustainability in implementing climate action policies that benefit workers, communities and enterprises.
She commended the NCCC, European Union (EU), GIZ SKYE Programme, French Government and partner UN agencies for their support and pledged ILO’s continued collaboration with the council.
Mr. Echezona Asuzu, NLC Focal Person on Climate Change, commended the NCCC for leading an inclusive process, ensuring workers’ voices were reflected throughout the development of the JT-GAP.
Asuzu appreciated partners such as ILO, UNDP and UNIDO for their support, urging continued collaboration during implementation to strengthen social protection and ensure fair labour outcomes.
He said although the draft reflected strong partnerships among government, labour and development partners, further refinements would make it more effective and representative of Nigeria’s workforce.
By Joan Nwagwu