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THE Governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, has invited global investors to partner with the state in delivering climate-resilient projects and accelerating green economic growth.
Mbah made the call at the Nigeria Climate Investment Showcase during the London Climate Action Week, where he presented Enugu’s climate investment opportunities.
This is contained in a statement issued by Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, the governor’s Senior Personal Adviser on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Mbah said Enugu was positioning itself as Africa’s leading subnational destination for climate finance.
He said the state had implemented key reforms to attract sustainable investment, including the enactment of a climate law, establishment of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and development of a Climate Change Policy and Action Plan.
According to him, the state has also invested in clean transportation, urban greening and smart green schools powered by rooftop solar energy.
Mbah said climate finance increasingly favoured projects backed by strong political commitment, credible institutions and measurable economic and social impact.
He identified priority investment areas as waste-to-energy, clean urban mobility, climate-smart agriculture, green industrial zones and clean cooking initiatives.
According to him, the waste-to-energy project will reduce methane emissions, improve waste management, create jobs and generate electricity and compressed natural gas.
He added that the state was also seeking partnerships to expand electric buses, CNG transport systems, charging infrastructure and sustainable mobility corridors.
The governor said investments in climate-smart agriculture would strengthen food security, improve rural livelihoods and empower women and youths.
He added that green industrial zones would support solar-powered manufacturing, sustainable logistics and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Mbah said the state had developed a Climate Investment Plan outlining priority projects, financing requirements and implementation responsibilities.
He disclosed plans to establish a Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Unit to strengthen project preparation, investor engagement and climate finance tracking.
According to him, the state is also strengthening its climate data, monitoring, reporting and verification systems to meet international standards.
Mbah described climate action as a catalyst for economic transformation, job creation, energy access, food security, improved public health and long-term resilience.
He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to working with global partners on projects that improve livelihoods and promote sustainable development.
The event attracted climate investors, project developers, policymakers and technology companies, many of whom expressed interest in partnering with Enugu State.
Members of the delegation included Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, Senior Personal Adviser on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development, and Ms Sandra Gerge, Senior Personal Assistant on Revenue. (NAN)
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