From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu met with His Majesty, King Charles III of England ahead of the COP28 Climate Summit, also known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28), on December 1 and 2, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
At the Summit, with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver,” President Tinubu is expected to deliver a national statement, highlighting Nigeria’s stance on various thematic issues, including renewable energy and climate financing.
Tinubu via his verified X handle @officialABAT said: “I had a productive meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III of England who is also the Head of the Commonwealth, and a passionate climate advocate.
“The meeting was a significant step in strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and I am optimistic about the positive impact our joint efforts will have on our planet’s future as we look forward to setting an equitable global standard for environmental stewardship at #COP28.”