UNDP's Attafuah Advocates for Jobs and Climate Finance in NDC 3.0

During the launch of Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 and the inaugural meeting of the Interministerial Steering Committee in Abuja, UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah, called on the federal government to link the new climate commitments to job creation, energy, and climate finance. Attafuah stated that these commitments present an opportunity for Nigeria to shape investments that will support future prosperity by integrating climate priorities into public budgets, infrastructure planning, and private-sector decisions.

She highlighted that the success of NDC 3.0 should be evaluated based on its impact on the daily lives of Nigerians, particularly those vulnerable to climate change, such as farmers and workers. Attafuah noted that reliable clean energy could enhance business productivity and health services, while climate-resilient agriculture could safeguard farmers' incomes and food security.

She also mentioned that cleaner cooking solutions could reduce harmful smoke exposure and save time for households.