Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo got a rousing welcome and interaction this afternoon at the UN Energy High Level event held at the Imperial College, London, where he spoke on the global Net-Zero Emission target and the need for a just, equitable energy transition especially for Developing Countries.

Earlier the Nigerian VP held a close door meeting with Alok Sharma, British cabinet ranked President-Designate of the forthcoming UN Climate Conference COP26, holding at the tail end of this month through the early days of November in Glasgow, Scotland. Also at the meeting was the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner in Nigeria Catriona Laing.

Osinbajo’s Spokesman, Laolu Akande, said the meeting, which had the UK High Commissioner in attendance, was about Nigeria and Africa’s Energy Transition Plan which is in the works and the need for the COP26 summit to ensure a just and equitable energy transition.

In his address, the Vice President restated Nigeria’s commitment to the Net-Zero emissions target and explained that alongside the target, Nigeria also has a need to bring energy access to scores of million Nigerians and lift 100m out of poverty.

According to him, this in part explains why countries like Nigeria will need speedy industrialization that would require continued gas funding.

But he expressed concern that western countries and financial institutions where already planning the defunding of gas projects.

Accompanying the Vice President at the UN organized meetings were the Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor; Nigeria’s High Commissioner in London; Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Ishola; and the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Dr. Adeyemi Dipeolu.

The meetings were also attended by United Nations officials led by Special Representative of the Secretary General, Damilola Ogunbiyi.

TheRareGem1:
[/b]Osinbajo Calls For Just Energy Transition In London, Gets Warm Reception At Imperial College[b]


https://dailytrust.com/osinbajo-calls-for-just-energy-transition-in-london-gets-warm-reception-at-imperial-college

SenatePresdo:
Osinbajo my Man.

If no Igbo man contest for presidency, I will vote Osinbajo.

TheRareGem1:
[/b]Osinbajo Calls For Just Energy Transition In London, Gets Warm Reception At Imperial College[b]


https://dailytrust.com/osinbajo-calls-for-just-energy-transition-in-london-gets-warm-reception-at-imperial-college

bestman09:

Doing what they know best, big big grammar and lies, no action!

lexy2014:


Your paymaster is busy giving lectures and motivational speeches all over d place while enjoying d privileges and benefits of d office of vice president of Nigeria with nothing to show

Nadaken:
This man is a disappointment no matter how much he tries to distance himself from the vegetable


I don't expect anything from him as president, the north knows how to box him in his political correctness cell

ibtommy:



Rubbish!!! Let him keep quite or resign in shame

Nadaken:
This man is a disappointment no matter how much he tries to distance himself from the vegetable


I don't expect anything from him as president, the north knows how to box him in his political correctness cell

samwillyco1:
VP have been trying his best but the CABALS are determined to reck NIGERIA.

PMB should step aside for this MAN to rule NIGERIA till 2023, I think he will do better

Shooyie:


Please, how do you suggest a VP performs with the duties provided in the constitution in mind?

ivolt:

He is a disappointment because he is not a rabid bigot like you and your cohorts.
Funny enough, many of pretend to be civil where there are consequences for your actions.

TheRareGem1:


At least I know we are in safe hands, expect more investment in Gas project and energy sector. Till now, we are still milking the outcome of his visit to silicon valley...Google up and you will see for yourself, enough spoon feeding people on this NR.