Addis ababa: The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to formalize its commitment to environmental sustainability by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dalberg and Campo/Campos groups as part of its Green Legacy Programme. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced this development during a meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Vice-President Shettima emphasized Nigeria’s dedication to the green revolution initiative, drawing inspiration from Ethiopia’s successful tree-planting efforts. Shettima expressed optimism about Nigeria’s ambitious plan to plant 25 billion trees, inspired by Ethiopia’s achievement of planting 46 billion trees. He underscored the leadership qualities of President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as a transformational leader committed to redefining leadership in Africa.
In addition to his discussions on environmental initiatives, Vice-President Shettima met with Manssour Mussallam, the Secretary General of the Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC). During their meeting, Shettima encouraged the OSC to develop innovative solutions to address developmental challenges faced by its member states. He highlighted the importance of education and technological advancement in the global south, emphasizing Africa’s potential to leverage opportunities in the knowledge-driven post-industrial age.
Mussallam, in turn, sought Nigeria’s support to establish South-South Technology Transfer Centres aimed at facilitating technology exchanges among member states. He expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s role as a founding member of the OSC and its early ratification of the organization’s charter. Mussallam outlined the OSC’s vision of building knowledge-powered societies and bridging funding gaps through initiatives like the Southern Research and Innovation and Application Fund.
The collaboration between Nigeria, the Dalberg and Campo/Campos groups, and the Organisation of Southern Cooperation represents a significant step towards advancing environmental and technological progress in Nigeria and the broader global south.
