As Africa confronts the growing urgency of climate change and infrastructure deficits, the Nigerian Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to spearheading a proactive, unified continental response. This comes ahead of the 2025 Bi/Multilateral Africa Infrastructure and Climate Change Summit (AICIS), set to serve as a high-level platform for articulating and activating long-term solutions rooted in African agency.
At a stakeholder and global press briefing hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) emphasized that Africa must reject the role of a passive recipient in the global climate discourse. Instead, the continent should assert itself as a designer of its own development future, particularly in areas of resilient infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and economic inclusivity.
The summit is being organized in partnership with Africa Business Ventures and Investment Group (ABVIG), alongside critical ministries, including Environment, Foreign Affairs, and Women Affairs. According to the SGF, the initiative aligns closely with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which centers on sustainable infrastructure, energy transition, and inclusive economic growth.
During his remarks, the SGF highlighted the importance of gender inclusion, stating that no transformation strategy can succeed without empowering women and integrating them into climate and infrastructure policy solutions. He also called on development partners, private sector actors, and diplomats to harmonize strategies, pool resources, and strengthen Africa’s voice in shaping its development path.
The 2025 AICIS is expected to gather a wide range of stakeholders from governments to international organizations to forge impactful collaborations that address the continent’s pressing infrastructure gaps and its vulnerability to climate shocks.
The summit aims to not only influence policy but also create actionable outcomes that can improve Africa’s resilience and global influence.
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