The Niger State Governor, Mahammed Bago, has reiterated that his administration remains committed to maintaining green initiatives and ensuring eco-friendly development under his New Niger Agenda.
This commitment was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim.
The governor made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, in his office in Abuja.
The statement added that Bago held discussions with the minister, centred on collaboration to address environmental challenges, promote biosafety, and advance sustainable climate action across Nigeria.
“Governor Bago also held deeper discussions with the minister, centred on deepening collaboration to address environmental challenges, promote biosafety, and advance sustainable climate action across Nigeria”, it added.
“The governor used the forum to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Environment in addressing environmental challenges and ensuring a greener Nigeria”, the statement said.
It was also disclosed that the minister appreciated the governor’s visit and assured him of federal support to strengthen environmental programmes in the state.
Responding, the Minister of Environment appreciated Bago for the visit and assured of his support to strengthen environmental programmes in the state.
Both leaders restated their shared vision of building a cleaner, safer, and greener Nigeria for future generations.
At the occasion, the governor was accompanied by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency, Bello Bwari.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has launched the Guide to Accessing Climate Finance, positioning the country to tap into the US$2 trillion global climate economy and signaling a shift toward green, resilient, and inclusive growth.
Edun, while unveiling the guide at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, described the rise in climate finance as the biggest opportunity of the moment, urging Nigeria’s public and private sectors to act quickly or risk being left behind.
The document, developed in partnership with the United Kingdom government, through the Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE) programme and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, aims to help stakeholders from ministries to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) unlock capital for climate-smart infrastructure, energy, and adaptation projects.
“Climate spending reached US$2 trillion in 2024. That’s where the money is. Nigeria cannot afford to stand on the sidelines. Edun outlined a vision that links climate action with economic competitiveness, job creation, and fiscal stability.
He emphasised that climate change is no longer a distant risk, but a reality across Nigeria, from flooding in Makurdi to drying farmland in Sokoto requiring a coordinated response beyond policy statements, describing the guide as a practical tool to access smart capital for green innovation, infrastructure, and job creation.
At the centre of this effort is a newly-created Green Growth Finance Coordinating Unit within the Ministry of Finance, designed to align Nigeria’s fiscal policies with its climate goals and improve the quality of bankable projects.
