President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Saturday following his participation, alongside key members of his cabinet, in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026).
On the sidelines of the global summit, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major step toward strengthening bilateral economic relations between both countries.
The agreement is designed to deepen economic cooperation, boost trade and investment flows, promote technology transfer, and expand collaboration across critical sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy.
Addressing participants at the summit, President Tinubu announced that a joint Nigeria–UAE INVESTOPIA forum will be held in Lagos in February. The initiative is aimed at attracting global investors and positioning Nigeria as a key destination for sustainable and long-term investments.
The President also disclosed that Nigeria is targeting the mobilisation of up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance, as the country accelerates energy transition reforms and works to expand electricity access nationwide.
ADSW2026 brought together world leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss sustainable development, clean energy, and climate action.
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