Wednesday, July 2

Decarbonizing Infrastructure in Summit in Nigeria 2025

Let's come together in Nigeria 2025 to discuss how we can make our infrastructure more eco-friendly and reduce carbon emissions!

By Office of the Vice President of Nigeria

Date and time

Location

State House Conference Centre

Statehouse Banquet Hall Abuja, Federal Capital Territory 900103 Nigeria

Lineup

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Welcome Coffee

Participant registration and networking • Exhibition area opens (continues throughout the day)

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Reflection Session on Pre-Summit Sectoral Workshops

Brief presentations by workshop leads (5 mins each) • Open floor reflections and key takeaways • Sets the stage for plenary discussions

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Plenary Panel

Topic: “Decarbonizing Energy, Transport, Urban, and Agricultural Infrastructure” • Insights from government, private sector, and international case studies

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Address: Office of the Vice President Special Remarks: National Council on Climate Change (NCCC)

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Keynote Speech

Speaker: Femi Akinrebiyo (Global Manager for Manufacturing and Trade Supplier Finance, IFC) • Topic: “Global Trends in Decarbonization and Nigeria’s Role”

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Opening Partner Remarks

• President, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) – Opening Remarks • Country Director, World Bank – Opening Remarks • Managing Director, APMT– Opening Remarks

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Special Ministerial Segment

Special Remarks by Key Federal Ministers (5 mins each): • Minister of Environment • Minister of Finance • Minister of Agriculture and Food Security • Minister of Housing and Urban Development

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Speech by the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeri

• Group Photographs

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Investment and Public-Private Partnerships Roundtable

Highlights the imperatives for investment-ready projects • Discussion on risk-sharing, PPP models, and success stories from Africa

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Special Session: Unlocking Climate Finance

• Case studies and fireside chat with key financiers and policy champions

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions (Parallel Discussions)

• Climate Finance Mechanisms for Low-Carbon Projects • Strengthening Private Sector Involvement in Green Infrastructure • Regulatory and Institutional Reforms for Decarbonization

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Networking Lunch

• Exhibition continues • Opportunity for informal meetings and project showcases

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Presentation of Summit Outcome Document

Key insights, communique handover, and next steps (includes reports from PwC and APMT)

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Final remarks from summit hosts and dignitaries

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Concurrent Exhibition

Theme: “Innovative Solutions for a Decarbonized Nigeria” • Showcasing renewable energy technologies, green mobility, sustainable infrastructure, and circular economy solutions • Open to all participa...

About this event

Event lasts 10 hours

Decarbonizing Infrastructure in Summit in Nigeria 2025

Date: TBA

Location: State House Conference Centre

Join us for the Decarbonizing Infrastructure in Summit in Nigeria 2025 where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts will come together to discuss strategies for reducing carbon emissions in Nigeria's infrastructure. This in-person event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Don't miss this chance to be a part of the conversation on sustainable development in Nigeria!

Organized by

Office of the Vice President of Nigeria

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