The Presidency has provided further clarification on the ongoing controversy regarding the number of delegates Nigeria sent to the COP-28 climate change conference in Dubai. Contrary to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) list, which stated that Nigeria had 1,411 delegates, the Presidency clarified that the Federal Government funded a delegation of 422 persons.<\/p>\n
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Fredrick Nwabufo, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, issued a statement on December 4, 2023, addressing the public’s concerns. According to Nwabufo, the delegation comprises representatives from the National Council on Climate Change, the Federal Ministry of Environment, various ministries, the Presidency, the Office of the Vice President, the National Assembly, and Federal Parastatals\/Agencies.<\/p>\n
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The breakdown includes 32 persons from the National Council on Climate Change, 34 from the Federal Ministry of Environment, 167 from all ministries, 67 from the Presidency, 9 from the Office of the Vice President, 40 from the National Assembly, and 73 from Federal Parastatals\/Agencies.<\/p>\n
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Nwabufo emphasized Nigeria’s significant stake in climate action due to its status as the largest economy and most populous country in Africa. He defended the active and robust participation at COP-28, stating that it presented investment and partnership opportunities for sectors affected by climate change.<\/p>\n
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This clarification from the Presidency comes in response to widespread criticism from Nigerians who questioned the large number of delegates and perceived extravagance amid austerity measures. The statement aims to correct the impression, emphasizing the strategic importance of Nigeria’s participation in climate action. The Presidency had previously addressed the controversy within 24 hours, asserting that Nigeria’s expected higher delegate count is due to its status as the largest economy in Africa, not a frivolous jamboree.<\/p>\n
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