President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), where Nigeria took significant steps to strengthen international economic cooperation and advance its climate and energy transition agenda. The President was accompanied by key ministers who engaged global leaders and investors at the high-level summit focused on sustainable development and green growth.
On the sidelines of the event, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a major bilateral accord expected to deepen trade relations, attract investment, and expand collaboration across strategic sectors of the Nigerian economy. The agreement marks a new phase in Nigeria–UAE relations, with an emphasis on long-term economic transformation and sustainability.
Landmark Nigeria–UAE Economic Partnership
A major highlight of President Tinubu’s trip was the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Nigeria and the UAE. The agreement is designed to boost bilateral trade, stimulate investment flows, and encourage technology transfer between both countries. It also seeks to create a more predictable and investor-friendly framework for economic cooperation.
Under the CEPA, both nations will collaborate more closely in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy. Officials say the agreement aligns with Nigeria’s broader economic reform agenda, which prioritises diversification, industrial growth, and private-sector-led development.
Analysts view the partnership as a strategic move that positions Nigeria to leverage the UAE’s global investment networks and expertise, while offering investors access to Africa’s largest economy and consumer market.
INVESTOPIA Lagos and Global Investment Drive
Addressing participants at the summit, President Tinubu announced that a joint Nigeria–UAE INVESTOPIA initiative will be hosted in Lagos in February.
The investment forum is aimed at attracting global investors and showcasing Nigeria’s reform-driven opportunities across multiple sectors.
President Tinubu said the Lagos INVESTOPIA would serve as a platform to connect international capital with viable projects in Nigeria, particularly in infrastructure, energy, technology, and agribusiness. It is expected to build confidence among investors by highlighting policy reforms, incentives, and Nigeria’s commitment to economic stability.
Government officials noted that hosting INVESTOPIA in Lagos underscores Nigeria’s ambition to position itself as a leading investment destination in Africa, while strengthening economic ties with Middle Eastern and global partners.
Climate Finance and Energy Transition Commitments
President Tinubu also used the platform to outline Nigeria’s climate and energy transition goals, announcing plans to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance. The funds are expected to support Nigeria’s ongoing energy transition reforms and efforts to expand electricity access nationwide.
He emphasised that sustainable finance would play a critical role in driving renewable energy projects, modernising power infrastructure, and supporting green industrialisation. According to the President, these initiatives are essential to achieving inclusive growth, reducing emissions, and improving living standards.
The commitment reflects Nigeria’s intention to balance economic development with environmental responsibility, while working with international partners to unlock climate-focused investments.
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