As the journey for just energy transition gathers momentum, the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said that Africa has the capacity of becoming the world’s first green civilisation.
Osinbajo said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the Official Signing Ceremony for Definitive Agreement of Carbon Vista between the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and Vitol, a multinational energy firm.
The agreement, which entails investing on projects like water purification projects, reforestation projects, clean cooking projects, among others, is worth $50 million.
The vice president, who warned against climate neglect, said that multi-level collaborations are needed for Nigeria and Africa to achieve their climate change objectives.
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In his words, “I think one of the things that this tells us is that we are set for the sort of collaborations that are required among the public, private and of course the third sector, the civil society.
“The truth of the matter is that we are left with no choice today in the world and for many who are taking the developments in the whole climate change story, it is evident that everyday reminds that we get closer and closer to the point of no return.
“And that if we are not careful, we may find ourselves with the tragedy of immense proportions.
“Some have said that the death of the planet will come with neglect of the climate and neglect of what we are being told already.’’
Story was adapted from Enviro News
