Nigeria Firmly Committed to 2060 Energy Transition Plan – House of Reps
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Climate Change, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, has affirmed his dedication to facilitating Nigeria’s attainment of the target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, as outlined in the nation’s energy transition plan.
Nkwonta who stated this recently during the committee’s inauguration emphasized their commitment to ensuring that Nigeria fulfills its obligations within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The lawmaker stated that the committee is determined to propose enduring solutions to address the challenges related to the implementation of Nigeria’s commitments on climate change.
“The committee will work closely with the National Council on Climate Change on capacity-building programs, international conferences, seminars, etc. on climate change within and outside the country. We will also ensure that adequate provisions are made under the budget to allow the necessary agencies to carry out their statutory obligations and activities in line with the vision,” he said.
The Chairman emphasized that there is a substantial amount of work ahead and underscored the importance of being cognizant of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. He highlighted that climate change is not a remote or future threat but a current reality that impacts every facet of life.
He said, “Climate change is not a distant threat, but a present reality that affects every aspect of our lives. It is a threat to our health, food security, water resources, biodiversity, security, and economic development. It is a threat that knows no boundaries, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. It is a threat that requires urgent and collective action from all of us, as Nigerians, as Africans, and as global citizens.
“The Committee on Climate Change is established as a strategic legislative vehicle saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the Paris Agreement to which Nigeria is a signatory.
“The Committee is expected to oversight the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and ensure the integration of Climate Change activities across all MDAs and organizational structures which form part of the nation’s response to climate change adaptation and mitigation as provided for in the Climate Change Act, 2021 – the legal framework for the country to achieve its climate goals while attaining long-term socio-economic sustainability and resilience.
“As legislators, there is a need to enable solutions to the climate change challenges by legislating on matters relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation to ensure that our laws and policies are aligned with global best practices.
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“In the course of our assignment, the Committee is expected to engage with the executive, the private sector, the civil society, the media, the academia, and the international community, to foster collaboration and partnership for effective climate change actions in Nigeria.
“The Committee will Oversight the NCCC as established by the Climate Change Act 2021, all MDAs under the country’s Jurisdiction and work on the Annual Budget Estimates among other responsibilities, according to Standing Orders 20 Rule 22 of the House of Representatives, 10th edition,” he said.
