Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, clarified on Monday that the Federal Government sponsored 422 delegates to the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, debunking the speculated number of 1,411.
In a statement released in Abuja, Idris emphasized the necessity of the clarification amidst public discussions surrounding Nigeria’s representation at the prominent COP28, the Convention of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
He pointed out that this year’s conference in Dubai attracted over 70,000 participants and delegates from more than 100 countries. According to Idris, Nigeria’s delegation aligns with its status as Africa’s leading sovereign voice and participant in climate action.
Idris highlighted the diverse composition of the Nigerian delegation, including government officials, private sector representatives, civil society members, voluntary sector participants, state government representatives, media, multilateral institutions, and representatives of marginalized communities.
He further detailed that the Federal Government-funded delegation consisted of 422 individuals, with allocations from various entities such as the National Council on Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, ministries, presidency, Office of the Vice President, National Assembly, and Federal Parastatals/Agencies.
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