President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026), where he engaged with global leaders on climate action, energy transition, and sustainable development.
The President, accompanied by several ministers, attended the summit held from 11th to 15th January in Abu Dhabi under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go.”
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A key highlight was the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the sidelines of the event.
The CEPA, witnessed by President Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, seeks to strengthen bilateral ties by reducing trade barriers, boosting investment, and fostering cooperation in vital sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, renewable energy, logistics, and digital trade.
It is expected to enhance market access for Nigerian goods, attract UAE investments, and position Nigeria as a gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area.
In his address to the summit, President Tinubu outlined Nigeria’s ambitious climate goals, stating that the country aims to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance.
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This funding will support ongoing energy transition reforms, including the expansion of nationwide electricity access through decentralised and sustainable solutions, as enabled by the Electricity Act of 2023.
The President also announced that Nigeria and the UAE will jointly host an investopia event in Lagos in February 2026.
This initiative is designed to convene global investors, innovators, and policymakers to channel ideas into concrete sustainable investments, further accelerating inflows into Nigeria’s economy.
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