Nigeria Rallies Agencies for Green Finance Push at FSD Africa Workshop
Government agencies and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting sustainable finance in Nigeria at a highly engaging workshop held at the John Wood Hotel in Abuja. The event, supported by FSD Africa, brought together key players from across public institutions and regulatory bodies to deepen collaboration towards a greener and more resilient financial system.
The workshop served as a convergence point for stakeholders working to align Nigeria’s financial strategies with global sustainability standards.
Mr. Araoye Adebayo, one of the participants, praised the interactive nature of the sessions and highlighted the growing momentum among agencies to support sustainable development initiatives.
“In the workshop, I realized that a lot of agencies are doing significant work towards establishing effective pension processes for U.S.-based Nigerian engineers, among other initiatives. What’s needed now is coordination.
This kind of forum brings the relevant entities together to streamline our national approach,” Adebayo said.
He further emphasized the importance of unified action to ensure Nigeria retains its role as a leader in sustainable finance across Africa. “We must forge ahead with coordinated efforts, especially given the visible impact of climate change like the recent flooding in Makwa. No one can deny its effects anymore,” he added.
Another participant commended the Nigerian National Pension Commission and several other government bodies for their roles in sustainability, noting that their participation signals the country’s commitment to green finance.
“That’s why we are here this workshop is not just interesting but essential. It shows our readiness to collaborate,” the participant stated.
FSD Africa was widely praised for its strategic support to Nigerian institutions. Participants cited the organization’s assistance in developing policy frameworks and securing second-party opinions through reputable rating agencies for Nigeria’s latest green bond issuance.
“FSD Africa has been instrumental in helping us craft the right frameworks. Their involvement has not just been supportive but strategic placing Nigeria at the forefront of sustainable finance discussions on the continent,” Adebayo concluded.
The workshop closed with a strong call for continuous dialogue, institutional coordination, and deeper engagement with development partners to ensure Nigeria’s environmental and financial sustainability goals remain on course.
