Federal Government Backs Private Sector Collaboration On Climate Action

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has affirmed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to supporting and collaborating with genuine private sector partners who share of a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Nation.

Akume made the statement when he received an award by the African Business Ventures and Investment Group (ABVIG) in recognition of his exemplary role in providing private sector partnership with Government in the implementation of climate change initiative and infrastructure development in Africa.

While receiving the award in Abuja, the SGF, in a statement by the director of information in the office of SGF, Segun Imohiosen, acknowledged that the award was in recognition of the immense commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the visionary leadership of President Tinubu towards promoting sustainable development, climate resilience, and green investment in Africa.

Senator Akume, represented by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Bilateral Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Okokon Okon Etoabasi, said that the Federal Government has provided an enabling policy and institutional environment for climate action to thrive through the Ministry of Environment, the National Council on Climate Change, and other relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in driving initiatives that promote adaptation, mitigation, green growth, and sustainable infrastructure development.

He commended ABVIG for providing a platform for dialogue and partnership through the Africa Infrastructure and Climate Change Summit, which complements government’s effort in mobilising private sector participation, technological innovation, and investment in sustainable development.

Speaking earlier, the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of African Business Ventures and Investment Group, Hon. Moses Owharo, thanked the SGF for his active participation and technical support toward the successful hosting of the Africa Infrastructure and Climate Change & Investment Summit 2025 (AICIS) held in Abuja, which underscores the importance of government engagement in providing an enabling ground for the implementation of climate change.

He sought for collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment, National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and other relevant stakeholders in combating climate change.

He also thanked NDMPRA, NUPRC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and other private organisations for their support in ensuring the success of AICIS 2025.

Part of the highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office (PEAO), Engr. Nadungu Gagare, the representative of the SGF, Okon Etoabasi, and some staff of the OSGF who contributed toward the success of the AICIS 2025 event.