Tinubu, 500 others to attend Green Economy summit in Niger

From Yakubu Mustapha Minna

All plans have been concluded for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to attend the first ever Green Economy summit and the unveiling of the Niger State Green Economy Blueprint to guide developmental choices of action in the state.
The statement signed by Aliyu Umar Communication committee Chairman, said the two- day Green Economy summit is scheduled for October 24th and 25th, 2023, in Minna, the state capital, with the Theme: “Sustainable Future: Harnessing Green Assets Innovation for Niger State’s Development.”
According to the official statement issued in Minna, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the host of the first of its kind summit is expected to attract no fewer than 500 participants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds globally.
The summit is strategically aligned with the United Nations International Day for Climate Action, will be a forum where discussions will proffer solutions to issues of decarbonizing energy systems, circular economy, waste management, green agriculture, food security, eco-tourism, and community development, among others.
The statement added that the main objectives of the Niger State Green Economy Summit are to serve as a platform to attract local and international investors interested in green assets trading, green technologies, renewable energy projects, and sustainable financing initiatives.
It is also meant to foster technology transfer and knowledge sharing to enable Niger State adopt and implement sustainable greenhouse solutions effectively.
The summit will focus on: Exploring green business opportunities, Renewable energy projects, Sustainable agriculture, Eco-tourism as means to drive economic diversification, Providing opportunities to showcase innovative green technologies and best practices from around the world and Job creation, among others.