The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to successfully hosting the upcoming Africa Climate Change Summit, now scheduled to take place from July 8 to 11, 2025.
Mr. Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary for Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), made the announcement during a Solar Power Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Dinner held in Abuja. The event was jointly organized by PROFOH Nigeria and V&F Solutions Germany, in partnership with ABVIG, Aidez Small Project International (ASPI), and the Africa Infrastructure Climate Change and Investment Summit (AICIS 2025).
Gagare emphasized the Federal Government’s readiness to engage in public-private partnerships and reaffirmed its support for both domestic and international investment in climate action and infrastructure.
“Preparations for the Africa Climate Change Summit are well underway,” Gagare said. “We are treating this with urgency because climate change has far-reaching effects across multiple sectors.”
He explained that the summit was rescheduled to July to allow for more comprehensive planning and international participation. “We’re hopeful for strong global representation, as invitations have been widely distributed. The government is placing high priority on this event because climate change impacts not just people, but also animals and plant life. Every detail is being addressed to ensure success.”
Gagare also called for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to maximize the summit’s impact and attract meaningful investment in renewable energy.
Mr. Moses Owharo, Chairman of the AICIS Planning Committee, also spoke at the dinner. He praised the government for prioritizing climate change within its national policy agenda and noted active engagement from states such as Osun, Kwara, and Niger.
“We’re aligning our efforts to attract investors to Nigeria and the wider African continent,” Owharo stated. “Our mission is to foster good governance across the public and private sectors, as well as civil society.”
Also addressing attendees was Mr. Matthias Vierheilig, Chairman and Founder of V&F Solutions Germany, who pointed to persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector — particularly in electricity distribution. He argued that renewable energy investments could provide sustainable, long-term solutions.
However, Vierheilig noted that the lack of reliable feasibility data remains a key obstacle. “To build infrastructure like a 50-megawatt power plant, we need clarity on how to connect to the national grid,” he explained. “It’s a technically complex system governed by physical laws, so not all types of energy can be linked to just any substation. Our main challenge is acquiring accurate, timely data from local institutions.”
With planning intensifying and international interest growing, the upcoming summit is seen as a vital platform for positioning Africa — and Nigeria in particular — as a leader in climate action and sustainable energy development.
