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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has urged the Federal government to translate its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) into practical development programmes that attract investment, expand clean energy access, strengthen food security and protect livelihoods.
UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah, made the call on in Abuja during the launch of Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 and the inaugural meeting of the Interministerial Steering Committee established to guide its implementation.
UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah, with other dignitaries at the launch of Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 and the inaugural meeting of the Interministerial Steering Committee, in Abuja.
Attafuah said the new climate commitments presented Nigeria with an opportunity to shape investments that would underpin its future prosperity by integrating climate priorities into public budgets, infrastructure planning and private-sector decisions.
She stressed that the success of NDC 3.0 should be measured by its impact on the daily lives of Nigerians, particularly farmers, entrepreneurs, workers and communities vulnerable to climate change.
“For many Nigerians, climate change is experienced through everyday concerns: whether the rains will sustain a harvest, whether a flooded road will prevent children from reaching school, or whether extreme heat will affect their health and ability to work,” she said.
“Their expectations should shape how NDC 3.0 is implemented and how its success is measured.”
According to her, reliable clean energy can help businesses increase production and health facilities maintain essential services, while climate-resilient agriculture can protect farmers’ incomes and strengthen food security.
She added that cleaner cooking solutions could reduce exposure to harmful smoke and lessen the time spent gathering fuelwood, delivering practical benefits to households while advancing Nigeria’s climate objectives.
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