Niger commits to renewable energy investments
Niger state governor, Umaru Bago, has said the state is committed to investing in renewable energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, combat air pollution, implement sustainable agricultural practices, enhance food security and mitigate the effects of droughts and floods.
Speaking Tuesday in Abuja at the International Symposium on Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Investment in Africa, Bago, who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Yakubu Mohamed Kolo, said that by mobilizing resources towards renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly infrastructure, Niger State seeks to catalyze a paradigm shift towards a low-carbon economy.
He said: “Niger State, like many regions across Africa, faces multifaceted challenges from infrastructural deficits to the adverse impacts of climate change. However, in the face of these challenges, Niger State has chosen a path of resilience and innovation.
“The Niger State Green Economy Investment policy is not merely a document; it is a roadmap towards a greener, more sustainable future. It outlines strategic initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth while preserving our natural resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
“At its core, this policy emphasizes the importance of leveraging green financing an approach that aligns financial investments with environmental sustainability goals. By mobilizing resources towards renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly infrastructure, Niger State seeks to catalyze a paradigm shift towards a low-carbon economy.
“However, we recognize that achieving our goals requires collaboration collaboration between government, private sector, civil society, and international partners. Therefore, I urge all stakeholders present here today to join hands in advancing our collective agenda for a greener, more sustainable Africa.”
Speaking earlier, Chairman, Africa Infrastructure, Climate Change and Investment Summit (AICIS) 2024
Planning and Organizing Committee, Hon Moses T. Owharo, said that the most systemic threat to humankind remains climate change and that Africa remains the worst hit.
“The African Continental Free Trade Area is the largest free-trade zone in the world connecting economies worth $3.3 trillion. So, Africa cannot be ignored. Africa is the investment frontier in the world – today and in the future. Invest in Africa today, benefit from its great future,” he said.
