By George George Idowu
Nigeria’s Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has disclosed that the federal government is making plans to review food systems that are contributing about 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
Chief Ngelale revealed this on Monday when he met with the Country Director of ProVeg International, Mr. Hakeem Jimo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
He said the review, in collaboration with other stakeholders, is necessary as Nigeria is at a critical time when nearly 50% of all meat consumed in the country is imported.
Chief Ngegale said sustainable agricultural practices and food system alignments can minimize forest destruction and biodiversity loss.
In another meeting with the CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, an effort has been put in place to bolster Nigeria’s drive to localize renewable energy technology value chains.
In his words: “Our collaborative approach to achieving national objectives for the benefit of all Nigerians is in conformity with H.E. President Bola Tinubu’s team-centered approach to problem-solving and service delivery. Nigerians have so much to look forward to.”
In the same vein, he said: “I was thrilled to welcome the World Economic Forum’s Head of Africa, Mr. Chido Munyati, and Africa’s Regional Agenda Lead, Ms. Abir Ibrahim, for an extensive deliberation on Nigeria’s value chain localization initiative and how we can actively create linkages between the Organized Private Sector in developed markets and critical Nigerian public-private stakeholders in advancing new wealth-creating industries supported by localized supply chains.
“Very exciting prospects here. We will follow up on the agenda items discussed soon,” he concluded.