Ngelale commits to providing green economic opportunities for Nigerians

The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), Ajuri Ngelale, has reiterated his commitment to steer the energy transition towards green economic opportunities for Nigerians and Africans as a whole.

Ngelale disclosed this after a high-level meeting at the Global Energy Transition Congress, where he engaged with prominent global leaders, including former US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate, John Kerry, and former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

He said his focus on green economic opportunities aligned with the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.

The envoy noted that he was committed to harnessing the energy transition to drive economic growth and development in Africa while addressing the continent’s unique climate challenges.

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He said, “I was humbled and honoured by the opportunity to exchange views over dinner with former US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate, John Kerry; former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair; ex-CNN Global Emerging Markets Editor, John Defterios; and other high-level dignitaries at the Global Energy Transition Congress in Milan, Italy.

“I was struck by the increasing prioritisation of climate justice in the global South, and my focus remains on steering the energy transition toward green economic opportunity for Nigerians and Africans at large.”