President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured a global audience at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week that Nigeria was ready to work with other nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all.

Tinubu, who spoke on the second of the ongoing summit themed “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future”, acknowledged that no single nation can walk the road to sustainability alone, stressing that global interconnectedness demands collective action, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.

“The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of our continent and the global energy landscape,” Tinubu said.

“As leaders, stakeholders and citizens of our planet, we stand at a critical juncture in human history. To succeed, we must innovate, collaborate and act decisively as one global community,” he said.

Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, assuring his listeners that the Nigerian government had developed actionable programmes in line with global expectations, bearing in mind the country’s economic and political expectations.

“We have embraced a vision of sustainability that aligns with global aspirations while addressing local realities. Our efforts are anchored on three pillars: Energy Transition, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Development. My administration recognises the importance of reducing carbon emissions and a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth,” Tinubu said.

“Our energy transition plans, like many nations, are aimed at diversifying energy sources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels, prioritising the transition to cleaner energy sources as a cornerstone of our national development strategy,” he said.

Nigeria is developing infrastructure for the widespread use of Compressed Natural Gas and electric vehicles and harnessing the potential in solid minerals to support the green energy transition, Tinubu told the world.

He stressed that the country was also implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance food security and lessen the destructive environmental impact of climate change. These practices, he said, include the introduction of the National Clean Cooking Policy, which aims to promote clean energy, environmental and health benefits, and socio-economic development in the African region.

Tinubu said the government was also working with local communities to implement solutions to mitigate the adverse consequences of the country’s environmental challenges, such as deforestation, desertification, coastal erosion, flooding, and pollution.

He said these challenges threaten the livelihoods of millions, urging partner countries to collaborate in mobilising resources to tackle the challenges and embrace innovation and technology.

“To promote a Green Economy in Africa, we must focus on integrating sustainable practices in all sectors of our economy. These investments are capital intensive and require international support from partner countries, including multinational organisations, development partners and individuals who share our vision of a sustainable, prosperous and equitable future,” Tinubu said.

“Nigeria became the first country in Africa to initiate funding of green projects through Sovereign Green Bond proceeds, the third issuance of which is in progress. We urge investors to partner with us in this regard. Our administration remains committed to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Nigeria.

“By partnering with global leaders and harnessing the power of technology, we are finding new and innovative ways to address our environmental challenges. We have arable agricultural lands for advanced technological farming, including a bright future for Artificial Intelligence,” he said.

Tinubu commended the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, for his invitation and foresight in organising the event which brought world leaders together to exchange views and perspectives on how to collectively address the current global challenges.