President Bola Tinubu has directed the creation of a new portal to reduce the number of government-sponsored delegates attending the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Azerbaijan.
The conference is scheduled for November 11 to 22.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced the initiative during a State House briefing on Tuesday.
The Climate Accountability and Transparency Portal aims to save Nigeria over ₦10 billion by ensuring that only delegates with direct involvement in climate-related activities are sponsored by the government.
“This initiative is in direct response to public criticism over the excessive number of delegates sent to the previous climate conference in Dubai, many of whom had no substantive role in the proceedings,” Ngelale said.
Developed in collaboration with the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), led by Director-General Nkiruka Maduekwe, the portal will offer real-time access to the list of government-sponsored attendees from various sectors.
“The Climate Accountability and Transparency Portal will provide Nigerians with full, real-time access to the list of government-sponsored delegates attending COP 29.
“This ensures that every delegate has a legitimate economic reason to be at the conference, engaging with companies, multilateral partners, and stakeholders to attract finance and opportunities into the country for the benefit of our people,” Ngelale added.
He emphasized that the portal is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency and restore public confidence in government climate-related activities.