Abuja, Nigeria – May 27, 2025 — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to hosting the highly anticipated Africa Climate Change Summit, now scheduled for July 8 to 11, 2025 in Abuja.
This was announced by Mr. Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary for Political and Economic Affairs at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), during a Solar Power CSR Dinner held in Abuja. The event was organised by PROFOH Nigeria and V&F Solutions Germany, in collaboration with ABVIG, Aidez Small Project International (ASPI), and the Africa Infrastructure Climate Change and Investment Summit (AICIS 2025).
Gagare emphasized that preparations for the summit are already in full swing. According to him, the postponement to July was a strategic decision to allow for in-depth planning and high-level global participation.
“We are taking this summit seriously because climate change is no longer a distant issue — it affects health, agriculture, the economy, and national security. The ripple effect is massive,” he said.
He further stated that the Federal Government is prioritizing public-private partnerships as a key strategy for long-term climate solutions, especially in renewable energy and infrastructure development.
Strengthening International Climate Cooperation
The dinner served as a platform to foster stronger German-Nigerian collaboration in the renewable energy space. Gagare expressed optimism about Nigeria’s openness to both foreign and local investment, noting that climate action must be collective, inclusive, and urgent.
“Our goal is not just to host a summit, but to catalyze lasting change by attracting meaningful investments and policy shifts,” he said.
AICIS 2025: More Than a Summit
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Moses Owharo, Chairman of the AICIS Planning Committee, praised the government for placing climate change high on its national agenda. He noted the engagement of states like Osun, Kwara, and Niger, emphasizing that the summit is already igniting cooperation at both federal and state levels.
“This summit is an opportunity to position Nigeria—and Africa—as global leaders in climate solutions. Our focus is on building synergy across public institutions, private enterprises, and civil society,” Owharo said.
Addressing Power Sector Challenges
Bringing a technical perspective to the conversation, Mr. Matthias Vierheilig, Chairman and Founder of V&F Solutions Germany, pointed out the persistent challenge of poor electricity distribution in Nigeria. He stressed that renewable energy could serve as a transformative solution—if supported by critical infrastructure data.
“We’re ready to invest, but we need access to reliable feasibility data—especially on how and where to connect to the national grid. Without that clarity, we can’t move forward with projects like a 50-megawatt solar power plant,” he explained.
Nigeria’s Climate Moment
As the July summit approaches, the Federal Government is sending a clear signal to the global community: Nigeria is stepping up as a leader in Africa’s climate action journey.
With global invitations already dispatched and high-level participation expected, AICIS 2025 is poised to become a landmark event—not just for Nigeria, but for the entire continent.
“Climate change touches every aspect of life—humans, animals, plants. This is our moment to act boldly,” Gagare concluded.
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