A renewed commitment by both Nigeria and the United States to work together on many global issues, especially on climate change and the global energy transition towards net-zero emissions emerged yesterday at the White House after a meeting between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his United States counterpart, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Prof. Osinbajo while responding to welcome remarks by Harris said; “We very strongly believe that we (Nigeria and US) in the coming years, will need to work together again on so many global challenges that are varied, and they come up very frequently now from promoting peace and security, to tackling global health issues and climate change and of course, economic adversity.”

Speaking specifically about Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, Prof. Osinbajo in a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande said; “The plan is important for us because we see especially, the climate crisis as two existential issues; one is the crisis itself, second the energy poverty which is an issue for us in our part of the world.

“So, while we look forward to the 2060 carbon neutrality goal, we are also hoping that even within a shorter period by 2030 we will deal with the issue of energy poverty.

“We look forward to the coming years and months for even greater collaboration and stronger ties between our countries to create a fairer, more prosperous and perhaps a greener, also freer nation and nations and the world,” he added.

He then commended the US for its innovative approach to addressing climate change, noting; “I must also congratulate you because of the Inflation Reduction Act and again, in particular, this is historic especially for those of us who are paying attention to all the issues of climate change.”

Earlier the American vice president welcomed Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, praising Osinbajo’s extraordinary leadership.

Referencing the global advocacy of Prof. Osinbajo on the issue of a just energy transition, Harris observed that her Nigerian counterpart had been an extraordinary leader on this issue and that she noticed this is something he feels very strongly about and have been very adamant about the role Nigeria is playing in addressing this crisis that faces everyone.

Tiwatoke2:
This is highly commendable, the current rate of poverty has made it expedient for us to take the Energy Transition Plan/climate change seriously. Nigeria is really lucky to have a leader like Prof Osinbajo who thinks outside the box

Job 37:5-13
5 God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
6 For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
7 He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.
8 Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.
9 Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.
10 By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
11 Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:
12 And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.
13 He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

TheRareGem1:
PYO leadership style is uncommon

Adelekan40:
Osinbajo is unique leader with a touch of excellence in all that he does. Nigerians are proud of his visit to the United States.
#OsinbajoInUS is a success story.

Tiwatoke2:
This is highly commendable, the current rate of poverty has made it expedient for us to take the Energy Transition Plan/climate change seriously. Nigeria is really lucky to have a leader like Prof Osinbajo who thinks outside the box

OneCandleAway:


I believe now he should not bother that his actions will make Buhari look inefficient. He should try to do anything he can to make Nigeria better.

God1000:
Sure we can, but I'm surprised US doesn't recognize the place of Nigeria in Africa as it should.

President Joe biden is yet to meet with buhari in person, he hasn't called him since taking office and I don't know if he will ever do that.

South Africa on the other hand is getting a lot of attention from the Biden administration, both president have spoken several times and they are meeting this month despite the fact that president Cyril Ramaphosa is supporting Russia.
Kenya, Ghana, Egypt and other African countries are getting more recognition than Nigeria on international stage

When Biden wanted to speak with buhari, he spoke through his secretary of state, Mr Anthony Blinken

Is it that America doesn't see Nigeria as an important country in Africa? Even though we are the biggest economy in Africa and the largest black nation on earth.

I know why this is happening but I won't say it.

CheapHomes1:


Isn't it the same buhari that asked him to go on this errand? What exactly did he do here that is an achievement that will make buhari look inefficient?