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Climate Change: GIZ Lead Efforts To Boost Collaboration In Africa

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Mariam Sanni

The German Agency for International Cooperatives ,GIZ has intensify efforts on climate change by announcing the formation of Association of Africa Climate Adaptation Business Network (AACABN) to foster collaboration among African businesses dedicated to climate adaptation.

Dr. Denis Mujibi of Usomi (Usomi) expressed gratitude to the German government, GIZ, and all stakeholders for their support.

He is the first cohort to establish such an association that is also aimed to build on the program’s momentum on climate adaptation.

The association selected Suleiman Dikwa (Green Sahara Nigeria) as Chairman and Dr. Denis Mujibi (Usomi) as Secretary. The Steering Committee comprises four members: Greg Ikwe (Oklan Best Limited), Elizabeth Mbogo (Nazava), Ibukunoluwa Animashaun (FutuX Agri-consult Ltd), and Greg Ikwe (Oklan Best Limited).

GIZ has endorsed this initiative, recognizing its strategic alignment with their objectives to sustain support for climate adaptation businesses and facilitate investment in the sector.

The establishment of AACABN marks a significant step towards creating a unified network of climate adaptation enterprises across Africa, poised to drive meaningful change and innovation.

Similarly , the two-year program, organized by GIZ, aimed at enhancing business modeling and financial linkages for climate adaptation, has successfully come to a close.

The intensive program engaged 13 select African companies from Kenya and Nigeria, with the final segment held at a summer camp in Feldafing, Germany.

The initiative focused on developing sustainable business models, measuring impact, and preparing companies for investment readiness in the climate adaptation sector. Participants underwent diverse training modules tailored to address various sectors, including:Agriculture, Forestry, Climate-smart technologies , Infrastructure, Irrigation, Water, among others .

Through this program, participants gained valuable insights and skills to refine their business approaches and adapt to evolving climate challenges.

During the closing ceremony, the African Climate Adaptation Business Network was formally established,

The Program Head Denise Engel praised the program’s achievements in promoting peer learning and enhancing business models to attract investments.

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Ecocycle,FutuX Agri-consult Ltd, Green Sahara, IrriHub, MajiAgri, Nazava,Oklan Best Limited,Peal, Agro., Usomi, Utooni, and White Gold Camel Milk

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FG Reiterates Commitment To Bussines-Friendly Environment

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Joel Ajayi

In a move to boost Nigeria’s economic growth and development, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe and conducive environment that will foster private sector investments aimed at unlocking new economic potentials as well as create job opportunities for the teeming youth in the country.

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun gave the assurance today in his office in Abuja when he hosted Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, for crucial discussions on enhancing private sector participation.

The Minister reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that fosters enterprise growth while emphasizing the government’s dedication to implementing supportive policies and reforms aimed at unlocking the private sector’s potential, driving innovation, and accelerating sustainable economic transformation.

Also present at the meeting were Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, Chairman MRS Oil & Gas, Sayyu Dantata, and Maryam Ibrahim, Special Adviser to the Minister

With the government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and the private sector’s eagerness to invest, Nigeria is poised for sustainable economic transformation and growth. Thus, the partnership between the government and the Dangote Group is a significant step towards unlocking the country’s economic potential.

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Mohammed Manga, FCAI
Director, Information and Public Relations
March 18, 2025

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