By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Director General National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, NCCCS, Mrs Teni Majekodumi on Wednesday called on global partners, particularly the developed countries, to fulfil their commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement.
She made the call at the Validation of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions NDC’s 3.0 in Abuja.
The event was organised by the NCCCS with the support of the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP and German Development Cooperation Agency, GIZ.
The validated NDC’s 3.0 is a collective commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience against the adverse impacts of climate change.
The Director-General called for technology transfer and support for innovation in developing countries.
According to her “As we move into today’s validation process, I encourage frank, constructive discussions and feedback. Let us ensure that the final NDC 3.0 document that emerges reflects our national priorities, technological capacities, financial realities, and our commitment to a just and equitable transition.”
She explained that the validation workshop is an opportunity to ensure that Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 is inclusive, realistic, ambitious, and implementable.
“The climate crisis is deepening, and our window of opportunity is narrowing. Our actions today will shape the future of generations to come. This validation workshop is an opportunity to ensure that Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 is inclusive, realistic, ambitious, and implementable. As our inputs are guided by evidence, inspired by our shared values, and united by a vision for a climate-resilient Nigeria.”
“I urge all participants to look at the document being presented today and validate if it reflects Nigeria’s aspirations, capabilities, and leadership on the African and global stage while addressing our national needs.” Majekodumi stated.
She also called on global partners, particularly the developed countries, to fulfil their commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, particularly in relation to technology transfer and support for innovation in developing countries.
“We call on our global partners, particularly the developed countries, to fulfil their commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, particularly in relation to technology transfer and support for innovation in developing countries. There is also an urgent need to localize innovation supporting homegrown solutions and building the capacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs, researchers, and start-ups to adapt and develop technologies suited to our climate realities.” She added.
The Director General NCCC, further stressed that an urgent need to localize innovation supporting homegrown solutions and building the capacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs, researchers, and start-ups to adapt and develop technologies suited to the country’s climate realities.
She also called for increased domestic finance while leveraging on international climate finance both concessional and non-concessional through mechanisms.
“Such as: The Green Climate Fund (GCF), The Adaptation Fund, Bilateral and multilateral climate finance facilities, Public-private partnerships, Innovative instruments such as green bonds and blended finance mechanisms.” She added
The UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Varsh Redkar Palepu says UNDP remains committed to supporting Nigeria in mobilizing climate finance, strengthening institutional capacity, and delivering results.
“Our work aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated approaches that advance climate action, gender equality, and inclusive growth, I commend the Government of Nigeria, the NCCC, and all partners for this achievement. Let us move forward with urgency, unity, and unwavering commitment to a greener, more inclusive future.” She said.
Varsh Redkar Palepu,
explained that UNDP is proud to have supported Nigeria’s climate ambition from the beginning.
“NDC 3.0 is not just a document – it is a roadmap for green growth, climate justice, and sustainable development. It prioritizes sectors vital to Nigeria’s future: renewable energy, agriculture, forestry, and water, while promoting climate-smart solutions that create jobs and protect vulnerable communities.” She said.
German Development Cooperation Agency, GIZ Cluster Cordinator, Mr Duke Benjamin says the NDC’S 3.0 validation workshop does not only represent just climate commitments but a reflection of Nigeria’s national priorities, aspirations and the plans for sustainable growth.
“To support this process and to be at the validation workshop because we believe that the NDC 3.0 does not only represent just climate commitments but we feel it’s a reflection of Nigeria’s national priorities, aspirations and the plans for sustainable growth and we are hoping that whatever after the validation process here today so to say when Nigeria has the NDC 3.0 this hopefully will shape the discussions between the governments of Germany and Nigeria.”
