NIGERIA PUSHES FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE WITH $60M GREEN ENERGY HUBS PLAN

Nigeria seeks over $60 million in climate finance to launch pilot green energy hubs, as part of efforts to cut emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Vice President Kashim Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima


In a bold move to align infrastructure with climate goals, Nigeria is set to secure over $60 million in climate financing to develop green energy hubs across the country, starting with a pioneering hybrid energy facility at a major airport.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit in Abuja, said the initiative marks a crucial shift toward low-carbon development, positioning clean energy as a driver of national prosperity and economic security.

“Over 75 percent of Nigeria’s greenhouse gas emissions originate from key infrastructure sectors: energy, transportation, agriculture, and urban development, all of which are critical to the country’s economic life,” Shettima said. 

With the country’s population projected to exceed 440 million by 2050, Shettima warned that inaction on climate change would not only strain resources but also cripple the nation’s development aspirations. He called climate action an “economic necessity”, not just an environmental imperative.

The Vice President outlined a suite of government-backed initiatives designed to accelerate Nigeria’s green transition. They include a State Innovation Challenge Park, Regional climate engagement clinics, and a new white paper on green growth financing

Shettima emphasized that the transition must be inclusive and locally driven. “Our journey to net zero must reach every community. The time for bullet points is over. The time for bold action is now.”

He urged for policy alignment across all government levels and the use of innovative financing tools, such as green bonds and climate investment funds, to scale climate-smart technologies and support local solutions.

As Nigeria takes decisive steps toward a sustainable future, the proposed energy hubs are expected to serve as scalable models for clean and affordable energy use across strategic public infrastructure nationwide.

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