Enugu woos global climate investors in London
Gov. Peter Mbah has invited global investors to partner Enugu State in delivering climate-resilient projects and accelerating green economic growth.
Mbah made the call during the Nigeria Climate Investment Showcase at the London Climate Action Week (LCAW), highlighting Enugu’s climate investment opportunities.
Represented by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Mbah said Enugu was positioning itself as Africa’s leading subnational destination for climate finance.
He said the administration had implemented reforms to create an enabling environment for sustainable investment and international climate finance.
According to him, the state enacted a climate law, established a Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and developed a Climate Change Policy and Action Plan.
He added that Enugu had invested in clean transportation, urban greening and smart green schools powered by rooftop solar energy.
Mbah said climate finance increasingly favoured projects backed by political commitment, credible institutions and measurable economic and social impact.
He identified priority investment areas as waste-to-energy, clean urban mobility, climate-smart agriculture, green industrial zones and clean cooking initiatives.
According to him, the waste-to-energy project will reduce methane emissions, improve waste management, generate jobs and produce energy and compressed natural gas.
He said Enugu also sought partnerships to expand electric buses, CNG transport systems, charging infrastructure and sustainable mobility corridors.
The governor said climate-smart agriculture would strengthen food security, boost rural livelihoods and empower women and young people.
He added that green industrial zones would promote solar-powered manufacturing, sustainable logistics and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Mbah said the state had developed a Climate Investment Plan outlining priority projects, financing needs and implementation responsibilities.
He disclosed plans to establish a Climate Finance and Carbon Markets Unit to support project preparation, investor engagement and climate finance tracking.
The governor said Enugu was strengthening climate data, monitoring, reporting and verification systems to meet international standards.
He described climate action as a driver of economic transformation, job creation, energy access, food security, improved public health and long-term resilience.
Mbah reaffirmed the state’s commitment to working with global partners on projects that improve livelihoods and promote sustainable development.
The event attracted climate investors, project developers, policymakers and technology companies, many expressing interest in partnering with Enugu State.
Members of the delegation included Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, Senior Personal Adviser on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development, and Ms Sandra Gerge, Senior Personal Assistant on Revenue.
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