By Emmanuel Kwada
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Climate accountability and Transparency Portal to ensure efficiency and accountability in Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, made the announcement at a media briefing at the State House on Tuesday. The portal will provide real-time access to information on delegates attending COP 29, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Nigerian delegation will prioritize economic empowerment and development
The move is part of cost-saving measures aimed at reducing expenditures by nearly ₦10 billion compared to last year’s COP 28 in Dubai. An audit of the previous conference revealed significant wasteful expenditures, including nearly $500,000 spent on a showcase pavilion.
Chief Ngelale stated that the Nigerian delegation will prioritize economic empowerment and development, with only those engaging in activities directly linked to climate engagement, business opportunity, and finance attraction included in the federal government’s delegation.
The delegation will utilize an on-site office with a time slotting system, reducing costs to less than 10 percent of the amount spent on the pavilion last year.
This initiative is seen as a response to concerns about the size of Nigeria’s delegation and associated expenditures, with President Tinubu committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the country’s participation in COP 29.
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This is a good move.
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