AICIS 2025: Tinubu Calls for Green Industrialization at Africa as Stakeholders Advocate more Host Community Involvement
Oru Leonard
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need for green industrialization in Africa, highlighting the importance of balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. Speaking at the Africa Infrastructure Climate Change Summit (AICIS), 2025 in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Engr. Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary for Political and Economic Affairs, stressed that industrialization should not come at the expense of the environment.
Climate Change is a profound economic and security challenge, not just an environmental concern and investing in renewable energy, promoting climate-smart agriculture. It is then wise to advance clean technologies.
In addition, accelerating projects that connect communities, reduce poverty, and drive trade across borders.
The President called on African nations and global partners to join hands in scaling climate finance, sharing knowledge, and developing innovative adaptation strategies. He emphasized the need for sustainable infrastructure development, citing Nigeria’s Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund and National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan as examples.
Speaking, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume noted that Africa is at a crossroads, blessed with abundant resources, and the summit provides a unique platform to engage, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships for transformative change.
Chairman of AICIS 2025, Hon. Moses Ovwahro in his remarks said the summit provides a timely platform to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and develop actionable strategies for advancing infrastructure, combating climate change, and accelerating good investment across Africa.
Host Community Development Trust:
Engr. Ebi Ogionwo, Deputy Director of Health, Safety, Environment, and Community for NMDPRA of the Host Community Development Trust introduced by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021 is designed to make host communities active partners in oil exploration, production, transportation, and distribution.
A percentage of revenue from crude oil production is allocated to these communities for development projects, provided they safeguard oil and gas assets.
The summit aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to engage, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships to drive transformative change in Africa, with a focus on building climate-resilient communities, modernizing infrastructure, and creating an enabling environment.
