The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) has hosted a high-level workshop to deepen Nigeria–European Union cooperation on trade, investment and green industrialization.
The workshop, organised with IDDRI Paris under the Ukama Network and FMITI, held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, and drew policymakers, diplomats, private sector leaders and development experts.
Participants examined policies, institutional frameworks and partnerships to support Nigeria’s transition from fossil fuels and strengthen green industrial growth amid shifting global markets.
The forum aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s vision to mobilise $20–30 billion annually in climate finance, as outlined at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Stakeholders identified gaps in operationalising Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and net-zero target by 2060, while proposing actionable steps for sustainable trade with the EU.
CCCD Director, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, said the dialogue aimed to reduce Nigeria’s oil dependence and leverage AfCFTA and the EU’s Global Gateway for inclusive growth.
IDDRI Executive Director, Dr. Sebastien Treyer, stressed removing barriers to market access and boosting Nigeria–EU investment partnerships in green industrial supply chains.
FMITI’s Director of Trade, Dr. Rachel Mandi George, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable industrial policies, renewable energy and value addition for long-term prosperity.
Presidential aide, Mr. Olamide Fagbuji, highlighted Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, Energy Transition Plan, LT-LEDS and NDC 3.0 as key frameworks driving climate investment.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gautier Mignot, described the EU partnership as long-term, supporting future-oriented industries, local value chains and sovereign development choices.
Key outcomes included commitments to policy recommendations, SME integration into green value chains, and stronger federal and subnational coordination.
Participants agreed to sustain the Ukama Network as a bridge for Africa–Europe cooperation, positioning Nigeria to harness solar, green hydrogen and sustainable mining for inclusive growth.
