By Fatima Saka
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a Pan-African position articulated and promoted by leaders of the continent on global Net-zero emissions target by 2050-2060, will further advance quest for a just energy transition.
Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement recently in Abuja, said the vice president said this when he met with diplomats from the G-7 countries comprising the U.S, UK, Germany, Canada, France, Japan, and also the Republic of Egypt.
Other global agencies like the UN, World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), were also in attendance at the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The vice president, who spoke after a presentation of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, and brief comments by the diplomats and country representatives, said the plan was geared toward the actualisation of a Pan African initiative.
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“Developing a common African narrative is absolutely important because it sets the stage in providing a clear vision and a clear objective to have a Pan African initiative.
“The broad-based coalition will ensure that the private sector and government work together in driving the processes and the nuances are adequately taken care of.
“It is important that we factor in all the nuances across the continent.
“There is a great deal of enthusiasm and support for the country’s energy transition plan.”
He said the Federal Government had adopted intentional approaches including the setting up of an Energy Transition Office, among others to coordinate the processes.
