Governor Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa state has urged for stronger partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean to tackle shared development challenges, particularly climate change, sustainable infrastructure, and innovative financing. He made this call in New York at the high-level “Redefining Influence, Accelerating Action” dialogue, organised on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. The event was organised by the UN Global Compact Networks of Nigeria and the Caribbean, in partnership with the Lagos state government.
The dialogue focused on creating an Africa-Caribbean agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals in an era of climate risk. Governor Sule stressed the need to move beyond discussions and translate influence, partnerships, and international commitments into practical actions that improve citizens' lives. He emphasised that subnational governments have a crucial role to play in mobilising investment, strengthening resilience, and creating an enabling environment for sustainable economic development.
Governor Sule highlighted the importance of innovative financing in helping developing economies respond to climate-related challenges. He noted that climate resilience should be integrated into development planning, infrastructure, and investment decisions. The governor encouraged stronger partnerships among governments, the private sector, financial institutions, and international development organisations to achieve this goal.
The gathering brought together senior government officials, business leaders, development institutions, and other stakeholders from Africa and the Caribbean. The event provided Governor Sule with an opportunity to contribute the perspective of a Nigerian subnational government to a broader global conversation on sustainable development. He also engaged with potential partners on investment, climate resilience, and development financing.
Governor Sule's participation formed part of Nigeria's wider engagement at the 81st UN General Assembly, where Nigerian governors and other senior officials have been exploring opportunities to strengthen international partnerships, attract investment, and advance sustainable development priorities. The governor's call for stronger partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean resonated with the event's theme of redefining influence and accelerating action.
The high-level dialogue was organised by the UN Global Compact Networks of Nigeria and the Caribbean, in partnership with the Lagos state government. This partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between governments, international organisations, and other stakeholders in addressing global challenges. The event demonstrated the commitment of Nigeria and the Caribbean to work together on sustainable development and climate action.
Governor Sule's advocacy for stronger Africa-Caribbean partnerships on climate action and sustainable development underscores the need for collective action to address global challenges. His participation in the high-level dialogue demonstrates Nigeria's commitment to advancing sustainable development priorities and strengthening international partnerships. The governor's call for innovative financing and climate resilience will continue to resonate in global conversations on sustainable development.
Key points
- Governor Abdullahi A. Sule calls for stronger partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean to address climate change and sustainable development.
- The high-level dialogue focused on creating an Africa-Caribbean agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals in an era of climate risk.
- Governor Sule emphasised the need for subnational governments to mobilise investment, strengthen resilience, and create an enabling environment for sustainable economic development.
