The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions.
The Minister sated this at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Side Event on Social Business, Youth, and Technology, saying that Nigeria is adopting the use of methanol as a renewable energy source to significantly reduce carbon emissions while stimulating economic growth.
This was disclosed by Minister Nnaji in a statement on Monday signed by Felix Ale, the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency.
According to him the initiative aligns with the global Sustainable Development Goals and emphasises the transformative potential of technology and youth-led innovation.
Discussions at the event focused on the vital role of innovation in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing issues like climate change and unemployment.
The Minister reiterated Nigeria’s support for Professor Yunus’s “Three Zeros” vision: zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions. He emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to utilizing technology to stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment, notably through the adoption of methanol as a renewable energy source to lower carbon emissions, in line with SDGs 7 and 13.
“Our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and increasing access to clean energy is part of a broader strategy to combat climate change while promoting inclusive economic growth.” The Minister stated.
He also emphasized on the need for international collaboration to drive sustainable development and climate action.
