President Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent climate actions from, especially developed countries to tackle the effects of climate change in Africa.
President Buhari who was represented by Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi made the call in Sharm el-Sheikh on the sidelines of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
He called for more accelerated actions from developed countries who contribute most of the emissions affecting Africa’s climate.
The President said Nigeria and other African countries were committed to tackling the climate change crises.
President Buhari is represented by the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi at the Conference in Egypt.
The minister is expected to deliver Nigeria’s National Statement at plenary, attend bilateral and side meetings on Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, amongst other engagements.