Nigeria has emerged as West Africa's frontrunner in climate commitment after becoming the first country in the region to submit its 3rd Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to unveil Nigeria's green transition roadmap at the ongoing COP30 in Belém, Brazil, showcasing the country's strategy to convert its climate pledges into tangible investment opportunities and sustainable projects.
Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi, said the move places Nigeria in a strong position to attract green finance and climate partnerships. "This is the implementation COP we've all been waiting for. With our NDC 3.0 submission, Nigeria is leading West Africa into a new era of climate action," she said.
Majekodunmi noted that the country's new National Carbon Market Framework and Climate Change Fund provide clear policy direction for investors. "Nigeria is open for high-integrity carbon investments that deliver real mitigation and community benefits," she added.
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She explained that COP30 presents a platform to transform climate plans into bankable projects and strengthen South-South partnerships, especially through collaboration with the Amazon, Congo, and Guinea forest regions.
Presidential aide Stanley Nkwocha said Nigeria's participation reaffirms President Bola Tinubu's commitment to the Paris Agreement and the country's goal of reducing emissions by 32% by 2035, and achieving net-zero by 2060.
Vice President Shettima will address world leaders at the COP30 opening session, where he is expected to outline Nigeria's green transition agenda and highlight investment prospects in renewable energy, carbon markets, and sustainable agriculture.
