Nigeria has positioned itself as a leading destination for climate and green energy investment, President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
Addressing a gathering of world leaders, investors and development partners, Tinubu praised the UAE for convening the summit, describing it as a critical forum for advancing global sustainable development.
“The theme of this year’s summit highlights the need for integrated action across finance, technology, energy and human capital,” he said, adding that climate action must be aligned with economic growth, social inclusion, health and food security.
Tinubu outlined Nigeria’s regulatory and policy reforms to boost climate governance and attract investment, including the National Carbon Market Activation Policy and the establishment of a National Carbon Registry to enhance transparency in emissions reporting.
He highlighted measures to modernise energy delivery, noting that the Electricity Act of 2023 now enables decentralised energy access for rural communities, schools, health facilities and underserved populations. Advanced technologies, including AI, are being deployed to improve efficiency and accelerate clean energy solutions.
On financing, Tinubu revealed Nigeria’s climate and green industrialisation investment framework, designed to mobilise up to 30 billion dollars annually. The country’s climate investment platform targets 500 million dollars for climate-resilient infrastructure, while the national climate platform supports two billion dollars in capital projects. Nigeria’s sovereign green bond programme has seen strong international oversubscription, reflecting investor confidence.
The president also presented Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, integrating climate mitigation, industrial growth and social development. He noted that pilot programmes in electric mobility and energy efficiency are already underway.
“Climate action must succeed and grow. Developing countries require equitable climate finance, accessible technologies and robust capacity building,” Tinubu said. He concluded by inviting global partners to collaborate with Nigeria, stressing that the country is open for investment, innovation and shared prosperity.
