The Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change has thrown its weight behind the Accelerating Pan-Nigerian Plastic Action for a Pollution-Free Africa (APAPPA) Initiative aimed at unlocking $20 billion climate finance investment opportunities for Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, Seriake Dickson, said the initiative not only reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to the Global Plastic Action Plan but also demonstrates the country’s determination to lead Africa in implementing bold, actionable climate solutions.
Also, the Vice Chairman of the committee, Ireti Kingibe, noted that through the initiative, the country has a unique opportunity to transform how plastic waste was being managed and build a circular economy.
She said: “It is a timely and strategic intervention that the initiative not only addresses the environmental crisis but also creates jobs, fosters innovation, and showcases Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development.
“This I believe symbolises a clear path forward for our nation’s ecological and economic prosperity.”
