By Abdulrahman Abdullahi
Nigeria Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has expressed the readiness and commitment of the country in realizing the Net-zero future as global community approached the Net-zero emission target of 2050.
Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s spokesman, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja said that the vice president said this in his keynote speech at the virtual 7th Annual New York-based Columbia University Global Energy Summit which was organised by the Columbia Centre on Global Energy Policy.
According to NAN, Osinbajo noted that the global energy transition must be inclusive, equitable and just, taking into account the different realities of various economies and accommodating various pathways to net-zero by 2050.
“Nigeria and countries across Africa are committed to a net-zero future, especially given their vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change.
“All have expressed commitment to their national development contributions under the Paris Agreement, however greater support in developing and implementing robust energy transition plans is needed.
“Clearly the continent will require an unprecedented scale of investments,” the Vice President said.