Abuja: The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and the Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) have successfully trained 19 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs). This initiative aims to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to manage climate pollutants effectively.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi, Director-General of NCCC, highlighted that the Capacity-Building Workshop on MRV for SLCPs in Key Sectors was designed to improve the technical expertise of stakeholders. The workshop focused on developing policy and implementation strategies for managing SLCPs, which include methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and tropospheric ozone.

Majekodunmi emphasized that NCCC’s primary goal is to guide Nigeria towards a low-carbon, green, and inclusive economy, with a robust MRV system as the cornerstone of this journey. She stated, “MRV is far more than a technical exercise. It is a fundamental pillar of modern climate action,” underscoring the importance of establishing credible, transparent, and accurate systems to track progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate impacts.

She further explained that a strong MRV system is crucial for attracting additional climate finance and demonstrating Nigeria’s climate commitments to the international community, investors, and citizens. The workshop also showcased the country’s readiness to generate high-intensity carbon credits, attracting private sector investment and strengthening credit integrity.

Mrs. Florence Ibok-Abasi, Country Director of SDN, pointed out the significant impact of SLCPs on climate change, public health, food security, and sustainable development. She stressed that addressing these pollutants is central to Nigeria’s efforts to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and protect public health.

Sina Spiegler, Associate Expert at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Secretariat, described CCAC as a global partnership focused on reducing SLCPs. She praised Nigeria’s ambitious national SLCP strategies and its commitment to prioritizing public health, livelihoods, energy access, and environmental justice, particularly in regions like the Niger Delta.

Dr. Jude Samuelson, Head of Environment and Climate Change at SDN, encouraged the MDAs to integrate MRV within their institutions. He emphasized the need for strengthening MRV processes across key sectors to align with national climate policy frameworks. This ongoing intervention, supported by CCAC, aims to ensure a well-coordinated flow of emissions data.