Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to hosting the Africa Infrastructure and Climate Change Investment Summit (AICIS) from August 11 to 14, 2025, positioning the continent as a proactive force in shaping its own sustainable development trajectory.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented by Mr. Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary (Political and Economic Affairs), emphasized that Africa must no longer be a passive recipient of external solutions.
“As the world intensifies action to tackle climate change and infrastructure gaps, Africa must become an active architect of its development,” he said. “The summit will provide a vital platform to align strategies and forge resilient, homegrown responses to infrastructure and climate challenges.”
Akume said President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda prioritizes infrastructure, energy transition, and sustainable economic growth—goals that align with the objectives of the summit.
The summit, to be held at NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja, is organized by the Africa Business Venture and Investment Group (ABVIG) in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Environment, and Women Affairs.
Akume called on government institutions, development partners, the private sector, and the diplomatic community to coordinate efforts and pool resources to reassert Africa’s voice in shaping global climate policies.
Also speaking, Mr. Moses Owharo, Chairman of the AICIS Planning Committee, described the summit as a “landmark gathering” for advancing climate-resilient infrastructure and mobilizing strategic investments.
“AICIS 2025 reaffirms Africa’s unified determination to drive sustainable development through innovative, climate-smart infrastructure,” he said. “It is also a platform to operationalize President Tinubu’s call at COP28 for African leadership in global climate discourse.”
According to Owharo, the summit will bring together governments, private investors, development finance institutions, civil society, and international partners to forge actionable partnerships around green infrastructure and adaptation.
He said AICIS 2025 builds on momentum from previous engagements, including the 2024 International Symposium on Leveraging Green Financing in Abuja and strategic consultations in Washington D.C. and across West Africa.
The summit aims to accelerate Africa’s shift toward climate resilience, infrastructure transformation, and sustainable investment, with Nigeria taking a central role in advancing the continent’s climate and development agenda.
