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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Tuesday(today) declare open the maiden Green Economy Summit in Minna, Niger State and and unveil the Green Economy which is expected to guide developmental actions of the state.
A statement issued and signed by the chairman of Communication Committee of the Summit, Aliyu Umar a copy of which was obtained by the National Wires at the weekend in Minna stated that over 500 participants drawn from across the world would be in attendance.
Aliyu Umar stated further that the summit is strategically aligned with the United Nations International Day for Climate Action,adding that it will be a forum where discussions and solutions would be proffered to issues of decarbonising energy systems, circular economy, waste management, green agriculture, food security, eco-tourism, and community development, among others.
He explained that objectives of the Niger State Green Economy Summit are to serve as a platform to attract local and international investors interested in green assets trading, green technologies, renewable energy projects, and sustainable financing initiatives.
He stressed that the summit would emphasise the role of local communities in sustainable development, thereby empowering communities with the necessary knowledge and resources to engage in eco-friendly practices to benefit from green initiatives.
