US Special Envoy John Kerry Showers Special Encomium on Osinbajo, Reveals Why He Admires VP
- The United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has described Nigeria's vice president as a terrific person
- John Kerry also commended the Nigerian government for the efforts being made across the country to step up the use of renewable energy
- According to the US Envoy, the technology of renewables keeps improving daily as batteries are already in production
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Nigeria's vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, has been described as a terrific person by the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.
Kerry said Osinbajo is so terrific as a person that he admires his seriousness, purpose and the knowledge he exudes.
Source: UGC
Kerry, a former US Secretary of State, who was on a working visit to Nigeria, made the statement during his meeting with Osinbajo in his office, at the State House, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
After a prior audience with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Kerry told Osinbajo:
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"You have been so terrific. Your seriousness, purpose and your knowledge, and you have really been trying to pull people together which is great and I admire that.
"The team at the embassy is prepared to be all in, so, I am here to say that we are prepared to work with you in the same way we do in partnership."
Earlier in his meeting with Kerry, the vice president while addressing the energy issue, had said the use of gas as a transition fuel would not only help in stemming deforestation, it would also advance Nigeria's broader development goals, especially because Nigeria has one of the largest gas reserves in the world.
Osinbajo said the same would be true as other developing countries would also benefit from the adoption of gas as a transition fuel.
Continued gas exploration in Nigeria
The vice president also highlighted the need for Nigeria to continue the exploration and use of gas as a way of arresting deforestation.
According to him, it is important for the country to begin its transition from 'dirty' fuels like diesel, kerosene and petrol, while at the same time ensuring that the country has the necessary energy baseload for industrialization.
Pointing out that Nigeria has one of the largest gas reserves in the world and should benefit from its exploitation, the VP also highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, which is the first in Africa.
Osinbajo had during his visit to Washington, DC, where the VP, when he met with his American counterpart, VP Kamala Harris at the White House discussed the Energy Transition Plan.
This comes after the Federal Government launched the Energy Transition Plan at a global virtual event.
In addition to a review of the Energy Transition Plan, including a discussion about its implementation, both the Vice President and Kerry also discussed the issues of renewable energy sources and the global transition.
Nigeria's energy transition plan
Also responding to the energy issue and Nigeria's transition plan, Kerry in his remarks had high praises for the plan and also for the efforts already being made in Nigeria to step up the use of renewables, especially solar and hydropower, as major components of the energy mix.
He acknowledged that Nigeria ought to benefit from its gas reserves and urged an even more rapid adoption of renewables, especially electric vehicles, which are certainly the next wave in auto manufacturing.
The former US secretary of state observed that the technology of renewables keeps improving daily adding that batteries are already in production which lasts far more than those that are now in the market.
Upon a specific request by the Vice President, the Special Envoy promised to assist Nigeria with the necessary expertise to scientifically determine the most appropriate energy mix that will move the country toward the goal of energy for all by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2060, without compromising the country’s energy security.
US ready to work with Nigeria on renewable energy
The US Special Envoy also affirmed the readiness of the US Government to assist Nigeria in a bilateral partnership to realize its Climate Change adaptation and resilience capacity, thereby consolidating the nation’s place as a model for other countries on the planet.
He added that he looked forward to Nigeria presenting an inspiring position, which will no doubt attract all necessary global support at the upcoming COP 27 in Egypt later in the year.
Kerry was accompanied by other US officials including the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard.
From Italy to Canada now USA, Peter Obi set to interface with Nigerians in Washington DC
The flag bearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, arrived in Washington D.C for an interface with some Nigerians in the state.
Obi arrived in Washington alongside Professor Pat Utomi, Valentine Ozigbo and several other of his associates.
According to Obi who made the arrival announcement on Twitter, he expects to have fruitful deliberation with Nigerians in Washington D.C.
Queen Elizabeth II: Peter Obi, Buhari's minister storm British High Commission in Abuja, does 1 key thing
Peter Obi of the Labour Party visited the British High Commissioner in Abuja on Tuesday, September 13.
Obi's visit to the commission was to pay his tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom.
The former Anambra state governor met with the British High Commissioner and the minister for women's affairs at the commission.
Source: Legit.ng
