In a candid interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Senator Ibrahim Urges Greater, representing Ondo South in the National Assembly, expressed concern over the limited representation of 422 persons funded by the federal government to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) Summit in Dubai. He argued that this number is insufficient for effective participation and knowledge sharing, emphasizing the potential future hosting of such conferences.
Senator Ibrahim Urges Greater significant impact of environmental pollution on Nigeria, urging a more substantial delegation to address climate-related issues comprehensively. He highlighted the successful bilateral deals signed by President Bola Tinubu at the summit and emphasized the importance of a robust delegation for international credibility.
While at COP28 in Dubai, Senator Ibrahim called for African countries, including Nigeria, to enter into climate change liability agreements with developed nations responsible for carbon emissions on the continent. He asserted that compensation is crucial for the damage caused by industrial waste and emissions in Africa, and urged developed countries to take responsibility.
Senator Ibrahim challenged the discourse-only approach of advanced nations and called for concrete actions through the signing of liability agreements. He argued that compensating African countries for the impact of climate change would contribute to offsetting their significant foreign debt.
Highlighting the global impact of emissions, the senator pointed out that combustion emissions from industrial toxic wastes know no borders and disproportionately affect Africa. He underscored the urgency for developed countries, where emissions originate, to sign liability agreements with African nations, emphasizing the economic and health benefits such agreements could bring to the continent.
In conclusion, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s stance at COP28 reflects a call for fair representation, compensation, and concrete actions to address the environmental challenges faced by African countries. His advocacy aligns with the broader goal of fostering global cooperation to mitigate the impact of climate change on vulnerable nations.
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