President Tinubu
By Olayiwola Mercy
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, Nigeria, after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026) in the United Arab Emirates. The summit, which took place from January 11 to 15, brought together world leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss sustainable development, climate action, and clean energy transition.
During the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, aimed at deepening economic cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and investment, and enhancing technology transfer. The agreement covers key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy.
The CEPA is expected to grant duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products into the UAE market, creating new opportunities for Nigerian businesses. Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the agreement as a major opportunity for Nigerian businesses, saying it would open wider international doors for local exporters .
In his address at the summit, President Tinubu announced that Nigeria and the UAE would jointly host INVESTOPIA in Lagos in February. The initiative aims to attract global investors and accelerate sustainable investment inflows into Nigeria.
Tinubu also outlined Nigeria’s ambitious climate and energy transition agenda, revealing plans to mobilize up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance. The funds will support energy transition reforms and expand nationwide electricity access.
The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an annual global forum convened by the UAE to shape discussions around climate action, sustainable energy systems, and green industrial finance. The 2026 edition focused on integrating finance, technology, workforce planning, and energy development as interconnected levers for sustainable global transitions.
