Make renewable energy the energy by the people, and for the people.
Dr David Terungwa, Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), made the call in an interview during the street March for Renewable Energy to mark the launch of REPower Afrika (#REPowerAfrika) campaign in Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
REPower Afrika campaigners in Abuja
He said that lack of electricity had led to a huge hindrance to economic development, thereby causing poverty and hardship especially in sub–Saharan Africa including Nigeria.
He said that renewable energy was replenished by nature and emits little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air.
He said clean energy was a pathway to a healthy, liveable planet today and for generations to come and a key to a solution to mitigate climate change.
According to him, we need to re-power the continent. It is a community led solution to energising the continent of Africa using renewable energy.
“Renewable energy is very important because of the energy poverty that Africa is currently experiencing. Over six hundred and forty million Africans do not have access to power.
“This is about 4th per cent of the population and over ninety million Nigerians do not have access to reliable power, and we are blessed with renewable energy resources.
“Meanwhile, most of the critical minerals that are used for the development of renewable energy technologies such as solar, batteries among others, we have them.
He said that the organisation was formed with the aim of mobilising and empowering young people in promoting renewable energy adoption.
Dr David Terungwa, Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), involved in the REPower Afrika campaign
The executive director said that the mining sector should be reformed effectively, adding that the government should invest in the industry as Nigeria has immense potential to contribute significantly to the nation`s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
“We have abundant natural resources, but we must also be very careful about the dash for the transition minerals in our country. Mining activities must be done with global best practices.
“Involving international organisations will help to ensure that mining operations are done in a more sustainable and more resilient way in the country.
“Also, those communities where the resources are dwelling should as well benefit from these blessings that God has given to them, through efficient and effective operation.
“So, my advice is that as we transition into net zero low carbon there is a need to carry everyone along,’’ he said.
The executive director, however, called on the African government to power the continent using the available resources, adding that the effort would enhance economic development in Africa.
“Let’s make renewable energy, energy by the people, for the people,” he reiterated.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday, July 21 to Tuesday, July 23, 2024, across the country.
Rainfall
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday, July 20, in Abuja, forecast thunderstorms on Sunday with rains over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe, and Yobe states during the morning hours.
“While later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the entire northern region. Rains are expected over the North Central region in the morning hours.
“Later in the day, moderate thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue and Kogi states.
“Intermittent rains are anticipated in the morning hours over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states,” it said.
According to it, intermittent rains are expected to prevail over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa states during the afternoon/evening hours.
The agency predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Bauchi, Kaduna, Borno, Taraba and Katsina states.
NiMet envisaged moderate thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno, Zamfara, Yobe, Adamawa and Katsina states.
The agency anticipated rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau State during the morning hours.
It predicted moderate thunderstorms with rains later in the day over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Kogi states.
“There are prospects of intermittent rains over parts of Edo, Rivers and Delta states with Cloudy atmosphere over the remaining southern states.
“Later in the day, moderate/intermittent rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Rivers states,” it said.
According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are predicted on Tuesday with rains over parts of Yobe, Adamawa, Borno, and Taraba states.
The agency forecast thunderstorms over the entire northern region later in the day.
It predicted rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Kwara states with cloudy skies over the remaining states during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon or evening hours, intermittent rains are expected over part of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states.
“There are prospects of morning rains over parts of Edo, Delta, Imo and Anambra states with cloudy skies anticipated over the remaining parts of the southern region.
“Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Ondo, Edo, Osun, Ekiti, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Bayelsa states,’’ it said.
NiMet advised the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.
It further advised the residents to avoid flood-prone areas as high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities could occur due to downpours.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.
“Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has inducted 108 environmental experts to help address the various ecological challenges bedevilling growth in Nigeria.
Dr. Innocent Barikor, Director General, NESREA
The newly accredited environmental consultants will help the agency identify, assess, and mitigate all environmental impacts. They will also collaborate with the regulatory authority to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Dr. Innocent Barikor, NESREA’s Director General, who inaugurated the group on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Abuja, tasked them to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and ethics in carrying out their duties.
According to him, their entrance is a strong reminder to be vigilant and aggressive in dealing with challenges that endanger the nation’s ecosystem. It also provides a chance for them to collaborate with NESREA and other stakeholders to foster an environmentally responsible and sustainable culture.
This is important, he went on to explain, because their work will contribute to the safeguarding of the country’s natural resources, protect public health, and promote sustainable development.
“You will be our eyes and ears on the ground, helping us to monitor, evaluate, and improve our environmental practices across various sectors,” he said, because “your efforts will help preserve the country’s natural resources, protect public health, and promote sustainable development.”
NESREA, in partnership with the European Union (EU) in Nigeria, organised the programme to strengthen the capacity to achieve the aforementioned goals.
Mr. Godfrey Ogbemudia, the EU’s Programme Officer, gave the assurance that the EU would keep collaborating with the regulatory body to advance long-term progress throughout Nigeria.
Ogbemudia, who joined the ceremony virtually, stated that this support would be provided in the form of technical assistance to improve national growth.
Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), says Nigeria will harness the multi-billion-dollar biotechnology market by bringing investors to translate research outcomes into products.
Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Mustapha Abdullahi
Mustapha said this on Friday, July 19, 2024, in an interview on the sidelines of a five-day International Conference on Biotechnology (ICoB24) hosted in Abuja by the NBRDA.
The director-general, who said that biotechnology had huge potential for Nigeria, emphasised the need to harness it to have a direct impact on the economy and wellbeing of the people.
According to him, the way to go is to encourage and give real time investors the opportunity to come in, and this will have a direct impact on the economy and wellbeing of the people.
Mustapha, who said the conference was a big success, assured that the aftermath would usher in new products into the country which would translate into gains for Nigerians.
“When this happens, the economic landscape will be changed in terms of earnings, healthcare delivery, agriculture, cleaner environment among others.
“All these are what will also contribute to the growth of the economy, ” he said.
The NBRDA boss added that the conference offered opportunity for people from other African countries to learn from Nigeria, with the possibility of investing in the country.
He noted that the theme of the conference, “Biotechnology as an engine for economic growth”, resonated deeply and highlighted the crucial role of biotechnology in shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.
He said it also highlighted the role of biotechnology in enhancing food security, healthcare, fostering industrial development and preserving the environment.
According to him, the seeds of transformative change have been planted and nurturing them, allowing innovation to flourish, and progress to thrive, is a collective duty.
He said it was important to remain resolute in the commitment to harness biotechnology as a driver for positive change.
He added that the knowledge shared, with networks built during the conference wouid continue to yield benefits for years to come.
Mustapha expressed optimism that insights shared at the conference wouid reach a broader audience which would be translated into tangible advancements in the biotechnology sector.
“It is our collective responsibility to continually push the boundaries of what is possible, challenge assumptions, and embrace change as we work together to create a prosperous future for generations to come,” Mustapha said.
Also speaking, Dr Rose Gidado, Director, Agricultural Biotechnology Department of the NBRDA and Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the conference corroborated that biotechnology had potentials to harness.
Gidado said biotechnology was also a powerful tool for economic change, a beacon of hope, transformative and useful.
She said in the field of agriculture, it brought sustainability and improved crop yields and animal improvement.
Prof. Julian Osuji, Director, Regional Centre for Biotechnology and Bio-resources Research, University of Port Harcourt and resource person at the conference, said the conference provided avenue to bring biotechnologists together.
UN Development Programme (UNDP) has highlighted climate action opportunities in Africa, in its new report on Africa Investment Climate Opportunities.
UNDP Administrator, Mr. Achim Steiner
The third edition of its Africa Investment Report Climate Opportunities was launched at the Africa Impact Summit 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
The report outlines private sector opportunities with economic, social and environmental potential for sustainable development in Africa, and presents data and trends on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) investments across the continent.
“Through the UNDP Africa Investment Insights Report, we turn Africa’s climate challenges into investment opportunities for the private sector, as per the continent’s own ambition captured in national NDCs,” Maxwell Gomera, Director of the UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub, said in a statement.
This third edition of the report highlights climate-related investment opportunities using insights from 16 African SDGs Investor Maps.
Partnering with UNDP’s Climate Promise, it shows how the private sector can support African countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
The report emphasises that climate action presents significant opportunities for the private sector, with over half of the identified SDGs investment opportunities in Africa contributing to climate action and NDCs.
Romera said UNDP is calling on investors to participate in “realising opportunities for positive climate action.”
In a related development, widespread attacks against civilians – driven primarily by sub-national armed violence involving community-based militias and civil defense groups — are continuing in South Sudan, the UN Mission in the country, (UNMISS) said in its latest quarterly report.
Between January and March, UNMISS documented 240 incidents of violence impacting 913 civilians nationwide.
Of this number, 468 were killed, 328 injured and 70 abducted, with 47 subjected to conflict related sexual violence. This represents a 24 per cent rise compared to the 194 violent incidents reported during the same period in 2023.
The Mission said inter and intra-communal violence by community-based militias and/or civil defense groups remains the primary source of sub-national violence, accounting for 87 per cent of victims, or 796 persons.
On a positive note, the report also showed a 30 per cent decrease in the number of documented abductions compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 (from 100 to 70).
Similarly, incidents of conflict-related sexual violence decreased by 25 per cent, from 63 to 47.
The Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, called for collective action by authorities and communities to resolve longstanding grievances peacefully, particularly as South Sudan approaches its first elections, scheduled for December.
“Building a culture of human rights is fundamental to achieving sustainable security, peace, and democracy,” he said.
Chief Sam Onuigbo, a former House of Representative member, has identified large-scale coordinated climate action as the pathway to sustainable environment globally.
Rep. Sam Onuigbo
Onuigbo said in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, July 19, 2024, that though global efforts at tackling climate change had intensified there was need for continuous improvement collaboratively.
“The world seems to be coming to a consensus that large-scale and coordinated climate action is the only path to a sustainable future.
“So, in spite differing opinions, we were able to agree, at COP28 in Dubai, to a just and gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, and the tripling of global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
“While I fully understand the implications of fossil fuels phase-out for a hydrocarbon dependent state like Nigeria, we must also remember the cost of inaction and grave danger of stranded critical assets.
“What is important is to ensure that our transition is done in a just and equitable way,” he said.
Onuigbo said parliamentarians could play a crucial role in addressing the challenge by ensuring government accountability and effectiveness.
He said they could also provide vital knowledge link with constituents in ensuring a country’s response and resilience to climate change.
“Parliamentarians also have opportunity to promote the voice of citizens at home and during international negotiations.
“This aptly captures the critical role of legislators in the battle against climate change.
“No country will effectively meet its climate change goals and obligations without legislators making the laws, providing oversight, engendering knowledge sharing with their constituents, and generally holding everyone accountable.
“The United Kingdom set the ball rolling in 2008 with the first stand-alone climate change legislation. Other countries of the world followed suit,’’ Onuigbo said.
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), WaterAid Nigeria, has donated dozens of cartons of water purification tablets, sanitation soaps and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to communities in Ojodu LCDA in Lagos to support in the fight against cholera.
Officials with the donated products
Mr David Odunmbaku, Chairman, Ojodu LCDA, represented by Pastor Segun Fayemi, CDC Chairman, appreciated WaterAid Nigeria for the gesture and other support especially building of public toilets in schools in the council area.
He assured that the materials would be distributed to all households in the LCDA through the various Community Development Area leadership, with a call on residents to always ensure cleanliness of their environment.
His words: “We remain grateful to WaterAid, this is not the first time they have come to support us, we will continue to say thank you and looking forward to their partnership with the communities. As regards distribution, all the CDA Chairmen will be summoned to come and take their portion for distribution to every household in their communities.”
Appreciating the gesture, the Ojodu LCDA Medical Officer of Health, Dr Sola Tanimoowo, who received the ORS on behalf of all Primary Health Centres in the council, said advocacy and sensitisation on sanitation and hygiene would continue to be their priority to prevent outbreak of communicable diseases at the grassroots.
Dr Tanimoowo, who advised residents to continue to practice regular hand washing with soap and clean water, urged anyone with vomiting and stooling to visit the nearest PHC for curative measures rather than self-medication.
“If you notice there is anybody coming down with watery stool or vomiting, please make sure you report that person to the nearest health centre. Cholera is not a disease that you can manage at home, you need a medical intervention because when the stooling and vomiting get serious, you need to admit that person and administer fluid directly so please let us be cautious and do what is needful,” Dr Tanimoowo advised.
Speaking on behalf of WaterAid Nigeria Country Director, Ms Evelyn Mere, the Lagos office Head, Dr Adebayo Alao, appealed to the council authority not to hoard the products but distribute to the affected residents in good time due to prevent expiration of the products in stores.
According to him, “There is a reason for distributing these materials, they should not delay in getting it across to those that is meant for. We have some meant for the Primary Health Centres and we have those that should reach people at the community level, to make sure that the efficacy period is still maintained they should not delay in the distribution.”
Similar donations were made in Ikorodu North LCDA and Igando Ikotun LCDA, while over 36,000 households will benefit in the three LCDAs.
International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI), a Lagos-based climate advocacy group, in collaboration with DHL, has commissioned a six-unit public toilet facility built with 15,000 pet bottles in Lagos State.
The public toilet facility. Photo credit: Mayowa Adebote
During the launch of the bottle toilet project in Ilasamaja Primary School on Thursday July 18, 2024, Olumide Idowu, the Executive Director ICCDI, noted: “The Bottle Toilet is an innovation that came up because of the issue of open defecation and talking about the issue of end plastic pollution, the number of plastics that go into our ocean is terribly much, some people are talking about how this is causing a lot of havoc for fish and other creatures in the water but we are talking about how does this affect human. So, we try to come up with a vision which is not new across the world, but we decided to bring it to Nigeria.
“A couple of years ago we decided to start working on the structure, as an NGO we don’t have that kind of resources to do it, so we approached the private sector. And what we are doing today is one of our successes of meeting with DHL, which they decided to also use as their own CSR. So, the bottle toilet actually started with packing bottles from the staffs, fill the bottles with sand, after which we started the construction from foundations to top.
“With this project, we are trying to curb open defecation. Secondly, we are trying to bring sanity which we call Water Sanitation and Hygiene to the community and the school. Basically, the bottle toilet is meant to serve the students of Ilasamaja Primary School and not the general public, and our next option is to see how we can build circular economy in this process and how we are doing that is to create job opportunities for women in the community to take care of the toilet in collaboration with the CDA and the Head Teacher of the school.
“We are going to be replicating this in other states across the country in as much as we are getting partnership with all other stakeholders,” he maintained.
In her remarks, Maureen Adibuah, Manager Director, DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria, noted that there are over 400 million plastics littering Lagos metropolis alone.
“Bankrolling this project is one of our sustainability projects because we found out that we don’t have beaches anymore, each time our vessels are on the waters we have some stops, some pet bottles, waterproof, styrofoams blocking the waterways.
“How is this going to affect us, how is going to come back to our business, how do we do something within the industry and the locality where we operate that will have a positive impact in our business, that was the inspiration.”
Adibuah said there are several ways of reducing the rate at which the pet bottles get into the drainage channels, oceans and environment, adding that putting up this innovative idea of the bottle toilet is one of them and it is cost effective as well.
“This is the first one in Lagos, probably in Nigeria and it seems that it’s working so it’s not stopping here. I have my offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, the intention is to take this to Port Harcourt and build one there as well,” she assured.
In her submission, Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser on Climate Change & Circular Economy to Lagos State Governor, said: “In a world where environmental challenges are becoming increasingly urgent, it is crucial for us to think outside the box and find creative solutions that not only address these issues but also benefit our communities. The Bottle Toilet Project does just that by utilising recycled PET bottles to create a sustainable and eco-friendly sanitation solution.
“Imagine a world where every plastic bottle has a second life, where waste is transformed into a valuable resource, and where sanitation facilities are not only functional but also environmentally conscious. This is the vision of the Bottle Toilet Project – to turn waste into opportunity, to promote a circular economy, and to improve the quality of life for all members of our community.
“By repurposing PET bottles into toilet structures, we are not only reducing plastic waste but also providing much-needed sanitation facilities for those in need. This project not only addresses the immediate challenges of waste management and sanitation but also contributes to a more sustainable future for generations to come.
“The Bottle Toilet Project is a testament to the power of innovation, collaboration, and community engagement. It showcases how simple ideas can have a profound impact and how small actions can lead to significant change. By working together, we can create a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive community for all,” Oshodi remarked.
In his submission, Balogun Peter Ajayi, Chairman, Ese-Odo South Community Development Association, Ilasamaja, lauded the facilitators of the project.
“When they started this project initially, I asked questions why are you bringing pet bottles to our community here, they said they are constructing a toilet with it, I was sceptical at first but here is the end result, this beautiful toilet that they built for our children at Ilasamaja Primary School, so we say, thank you to them,” said Ajayi.
Mrs. Chioma Iwuoma, Head Teacher of Ilasamaja Primary School in her remarks said: “Having this project built for us makes us feel happy and appreciative. The students, the teachers, the parents, the CDA, the entire community, all of us are very excited with this project.
“We are grateful to ICCDI and DHL for their contributions to the lives of the children of this school,” she noted.
Many dignitaries graced the occasion with representatives from LASEPA, LAWMA, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and Mayowa Alakija, the Education Secretary, Oshodi/Isolo LCDA represented by Mr. Tijani Adesina Isiaka, Desk Officer, Social Mobilisation Section, Local Government Education Authority, Oshodi/Isolo, among others.
The Enugu State Government and the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) held an inception meeting and stakeholder engagement for the proposed Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Enugu, the state capital.
Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State
Supported by the African Climate Foundation, the inception meeting, which had a broad representative from top government functionaries, civil servants, businesses, civil society organisations, youth-based groups, women groups and those living with a disability, was aimed at aligning the climate strategies of Nigeria’s states at the national level with that of the state level.
In his welcome speech, the Commissioner for Environment, Prof. S. C. Ugwu, traced the effects of climate change on the state and communities to rainfalls, dry seasons, increased frequency, intense flooding in homes, as well as deep gully erosions that split roads and endanger lives and property.
He listed the role of the intervention which includes the development of a science-based climate policy through comprehensive data and scientific analysis which will form the bedrock to develop a strategic climate action plan, engage stakeholders and develop a climate finance strategy.
The governor, Dr Peter Mbah, represented by the Secretary of the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia, delivered a keynote at the event entitled “The Vision of the Climate Resilience and Green Economy”. He noted that the state has built a solid team to help actualise a green economy and build the resilience of the state to climate change.
Apart from setting up the necessary structure that will drive climate action, policy, climate change resilience and green economy, he shared objectives based on local content and local structure. He also stated that it is based on the three-key pitch of sustainability, inclusivity and innovation.
Mbah added that substantiality is at the heart of climate policy in rural economy, clean energy, sustainable agriculture and circular economy, He informed the gathering that the 250 model schools being constructed by the government will be powered through the renewable energy source.
The state is equally working hard to capitalise on the Circular Economy, Climate resilient infrastructure plan and provide a sustainable economy, he added, underlining the need to balance projects that are green and sustainable in the long run. It was also revealed that the Enugu State Government is also working towards changing Enugu State from a coal city to a green city.
Also speaking, the chairman of the Society for Planet and Prosperity, who also serves as the Special adviser to the government on climate change and sustainable development, Prof Chukwumerjie Okereke, stated the importance and relevance of the state being the first in Nigeria to have a scientific-based climate policy and action plan that will help the state in transforming towards a green economy.
He underscored the importance of the policy as a major driver of climate change globally. He also stressed that women, children and people with disability are disproportionally affected by the action of climate change and stressed the need to tackle climate change through mitigation and adaptation measures. He highlighted the importance of just transition in the whole climate change process.
In his goodwill message, the Commission of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Lloyd Ekweremadu, stated that the youths are also affected by climate change and stated the importance of climate change in the lives of youths and those living with disability. He stressed the role of a green economy in creating jobs for the youth and having an environment that is sustainable and beneficial to the youth whose future needs are affected by climate change.
The meeting ended with a technical session where all the major issues relating to climate change in Enugu State were comprehensively discussed.
Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, says he is exploring new collaborations to accelerate the country’s drive for blue hydrogen investment and development.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, after a meeting with climate action partners on Thursday at the State House
He said in a statement issued on Thursday, July 18, 2024, that he held insightful discussion with Mr Joseph McMonigle, Secretary-General of International Energy Forum (IEF), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
He said he also met with Mr Tony Okpanachi, the MD/CEO of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and his team and congratulated them on becoming the first Nigerian financial institution to be accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
He said this opened a new vista of climate financing for important projects nationwide.
“Furthermore, we discussed how to partner in advancing the priority areas of President Bola Tinubu’s administration within our green industrial growth acceleration programme,” said the envoy.
Ngelale said he also held a 90-minute discussion with lead climate negotiators representing 119 other countries in a United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) virtual meeting on the just transition.
“I also hosted the Country Director of the French Development Agency (AFD), Mr Xavier Muron and his team, alongside the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) leadership.
“We deliberated on the various pathways to economically benefit decarbonisation in the context of maximising our natural resources to fund the energy transition.
“There are many exciting economic opportunities that will result from this deepening partnership,” he said.
Similarly, Ngelale on Thursday engaged virtually with a team from the Canada-based Alberta Carbon Market Collaboration.
He said he exchanged views with the NCCC leadership on Nigeria’s value chain localisation agenda and the evolution of a carbon market ecosystem that favors the Nigerian economy and citizenry above all else.
“Following this on Thursday evening, I held a high-level virtual discussion with leaders from the NDC Partnerships Group.
“We followed up on Nigeria’s update to the NDC framework, and deliberated fruitfully on converting the aspirational NDC framework into a business-tailored, project-driven plan that details in specificity the bankability of critical projects across the nation,” said Ngelale.
