Africa Climate Change Summit, 2025
Africa Multilateral Infrastructure, Climate Change & Green Energy Investment Summit

H.E. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR
Chairman, ECOWAS
Chairman, Nigeria Climate Change Council
Special Guest of Honour & Keynote Speaker on
"The Role of Nigeria in Fostering a Climate Resilient Economy, Infrastructure Development and Industrialization in Africa".

H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Accelerating Africa’s Green Industrialization and Sustainable Infrastructure for Economic Growth."
INVITED

H.E. John Dramani Mahama
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Strengthening Africa’s Infrastructure for Sustainable Economic Growth and Climate Resilience."
INVITED

H.E. Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Harnessing the Blue Economy and Green Investment for Africa’s Sustainable Development."
INVITED

H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Leveraging Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation Strategies for Economic Growth in Liberia and West Africa."
INVITED

H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Strengthening Climate Resilience and Infrastructure Development for Economic Prosperity in Burundi and Africa."
INVITED

H.E. Dr. William Ruto
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Leveraging Green Investment and Infrastructure for Sustainable Development in Kenya and Africa."
INVITED

H.E. Brig. (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Leveraging Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation Strategies for Economic Growth in Liberia and West Africa."
INVITED

H.E. Lazarus Chakwera
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Sustainable Economic Growth and Climate Adaptation: Advancing Infrastructure and Green Investment in Africa."
INVITED

H.E. Faure Gnassingbé
Guest of Honour & Speaker on
"Enhancing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Regional Trade in West Africa."
INVITED

H.E. Senator George Akume, CON.
Summit Chairman & Speaker on
"Sectorial and Cross Sectorial Strategic Policy Statements and Actions for the Management of Climate Change within Africa's Pursuit for Climate Resilient Sustainable Development".
CONFIRMED

H.E. António Guterres
Summit Diplomatic Guest & Speaker on
"Strengthening Global Partnerships for Africa’s Climate Resilience and Green Economic Growth."
INVITED

H.E. João Lourenço
Summit Diplomatic Guest & Speaker on
"Strengthening Africa's Climate Resilience and Economic Integration Through Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Investment".
INVITED
“To Achieve the UN Climate Change Action on Blue Economy and Green Investment.”
Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May, 2025
Indoor Sports Hall,
Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria.
Indoor Sports Hall,
Moshood Abiola National Stadium,
Abuja, Nigeria.
INVITED HEADS OF GOVERNMENT & VIPS

H.E., Senator Godswill Akpabio
INVITED

H. E. Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke
CONFIRMED

Hon. Moses O.T Owharo
CONFIRMED |
SPEAKER

Prof Chinwe Obuaku
CONFIRMED |
SPEAKER

H.E. Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori
CONFIRMED

H. E. Senator Monday Okpebholo
INVITED

H.E. Senator Douye Diri
INVITED

H.E. Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD
INVITED

H.E. Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf
INVITED

H.E. Umaru Mohammed
INVITED

H.E. Senator Uba Sani
INVITED

H.E. Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
INVITED

H.E. Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR
INVITED

H.E. RT. Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru
INVITED

H.E. Dr. Alex Otti, OFR
INVITED

H.E. Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD
INVITED

H.E. Ezenwo Nysome Wike, CON
INVITED

Balarabe Abbas Lawal
INVITED

Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa
CONFIRMED

Dr Akinwumi Adesina
INVITED

Engr. Farouk Ahmed
CONFIRMED

Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah
INVITED

Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella
CONFIRMED

Mathieu Bouyer
INVITED

H.E. Dr. Omar A Touray
INVITED

H.E. Amb Richard M. Mills, Jr.
INVITED |
SPEAKER

H.E. Amb. Pasquale Salvaggio
INVITED |
SPEAKER

H.E Amb Musa Sani Nuhu
CONFIRMED |
SPEAKER

Prof. Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan
CONFIRMED
SPEAKER

Prof. Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, PhD, FNES, FSESN, FAS
President of NES
CONFIRMED |
SPEAKER

Cristian Munduate
INVITED |
SPEAKER

H.E Amb Amina J. Mohammed
INVITED |
SPEAKER

Ms. Florizelle Liser
INVITED
SPEAKER

Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah
INVITED |
SPEAKER

Ms. Carla Walker
INVITED |
SPEAKER

Ms. Lauren Stowe
INVITED |
SPEAKER

H.E. Amb. Yu Dunhai
CONFIRMED |
SPEAKER

H.E. Amb. Dr. Richard Montgomery, CMG
INVITED |
SPEAKER

H.E. Amb. Mohamed Fouad
INVITED |
SPEAKER

H.E Amb Carlos José Areias
CONFIRMED |
SPEAKER

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR
INVITED

Dr. Oladele Henry Alake
INVITED

H.E. Engr. Nweze David Umahi
INVITED

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji
INVITED

Aliko Dangote, GCON
INVITED

Mr. Olufemi Otedola, CON
INVITED

Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R
INVITED

Innocent Chukwuma
INVITED

Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON
INVITED

Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb(UK)
CONFIRMED

H. E. Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON.
INVITED

Prof. Ali Pate, CON
INVITED

Mr. Adebayo Olawale Edun
INVITED

Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani
INVITED

Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON
INVITED

Engr. Prof Joseph Terlumun Utsev
INVITED

Ms. Faith Iroham
CONFIRMED
PANELIST | OIL & GAS SECTOR

Senator Said Ahmed Alkali
INVITED

Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal
CONFIRMED

Nonye Ayeni
INVITED

Ibrahim Abdullahi Shelleng
CONFIRMED |
SPEAKER

Hadiza Bala Usman
INVITED |
SPEAKER

H.E Inger Andersen
INVITED |
SPEAKER

Abba Abubakar Aliyu
INVITED
The Africa Infrastructure Climate Change and Green Investment Summit (AICIS) stands as a groundbreaking initiative, poised to be Africa's premier large-scale event addressing climate change and sustainable investment. Scheduled to take place in Nigeria, AICIS is a pioneering private sector-driven event organized by the Africa Business Ventures and Investment Group (ABVIG) in strategic collaboration with the Presidency of Nigeria. Officially launched on August 30, 2024, at the prestigious Hawthorn Hotel, Abuja, AICIS 2025 witnessed the active participation of key stakeholders, including government ministries, agencies, the diplomatic community, civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and members of the media. AICIS 2025 aspires to convene an estimated 3,000 global and regional participants, including high-level government officials, institutional investors, business leaders, and small-scale enterprises. The summit will serve as a platform for transformative dialogue, actionable partnerships, and innovative investment strategies aimed at fostering climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure development, and green economic growth across Africa. AICIS reaffirms its commitment to advancing the continent's leadership in addressing climate challenges while leveraging green investment opportunities to build a sustainable future for all.
Summit Features
Grand Opening Ceremony
The Summit will commence with a high-profile opening ceremony featuring distinguished guests, including government officials from Africa and other continents, industry leaders, traditional rulers, women and youth representatives, MSME/SME stakeholders, NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, development partners, students, and members of the African Diaspora community, among others.
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Executive Development Workshop
A comprehensive 2-day Executive Development Workshop will focus on advancing infrastructure development to address climate change, foster the blue economy, and encourage sustainable green investments across Africa. This workshop will align with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) goals.
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Sector-Wide Exhibition
A 4-day multi-sectoral exhibition will showcase cutting-edge innovations and solutions from key industries, including aviation, marine, road, rail, telecommunications, AI technology, clean energy, blue economy, mining, trade, and investment, among others.
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Celebratory Closing Ceremony
The Summit will conclude with a grand closing ceremony, including the presentation of honorary awards to exceptional individuals and organizations that have demonstrated significant contributions to the Summit's objectives and Africa's sustainable development goals.
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AICIS, 2025 | Host Country Profile.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Chairman, ECOWAS
Chairman, Nigeria Climate Change Council
Nigeria, the host of the Africa Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Investment Summit (AICIS) 2025, stands as the African giant poised to drive transformational change across the continent. Officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria, this powerhouse of Africa is situated in West Africa, bordered by the Gulf of Guinea to the south, Cameroon and Chad to the east, Niger to the north, and Benin to the west. With a landmass of 923,769 square kilometers, Nigeria boasts an incredibly diverse landscape, ranging from tropical rainforests in the south to arid plains in the north.
Nigeria’s history dates back millennia, with the Nok Civilization, one of Africa’s oldest, emerging around 1000 BCE. Over centuries, numerous powerful kingdoms, including the Oyo, Benin, and Sokoto Caliphates, rose to prominence. Nigeria became a focal point of European trade from the 15th century, culminating in British colonization by the late 19th century. Gaining independence on October 1, 1960, Nigeria has since become the most populous African nation, with over 213 million citizens, representing more than 250 ethnic groups, speaking over 500 languages, and practicing various religions. The nation’s largest religious affiliations include Christianity (49.3%) and Islam (48.8%), while traditional beliefs remain among a small percentage of the population.
Today, Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy, driven by diverse sectors such as oil and gas, telecommunications, agriculture, manufacturing, and entertainment. The nation’s economic strength is complemented by a dynamic and youthful population, fueling its rapid industrialization and technological advancements.
Under the leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is entering a new era of reforms aimed at strengthening climate action, infrastructure development, and the green economy. Notably, President Tinubu also serves as the current Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), positioning him at the helm of regional leadership. In this dual capacity, he is driving initiatives that promote peace, stability, and economic cooperation across West Africa. His leadership not only impacts Nigeria but also places the country at the forefront of regional and continental climate and infrastructure policies.
The "Renew-Hope Agenda," spearheaded by President Tinubu, aligns with Nigeria’s bold ambitions for AICIS 2025. The summit, themed “To Achieve the UN Climate Change Action in Nigeria’s Green Investment Policy Vision of the Government Renew-Hope Agenda,” highlights the nation’s commitment to aligning its development trajectory with global climate goals. This agenda aims to attract both international and local investors, promoting Nigeria’s Green Investment Policy with a focus on sustainability in energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology sectors. As a leader in ECOWAS, Nigeria’s achievements will inspire and influence the broader region’s approach to green investment and sustainability.
With abundant natural resources such as solar, hydro, and wind energy, Nigeria is well-positioned to become a leader in Africa’s green economy. The Nigerian government, in collaboration with global partners, has set ambitious targets to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly regarding climate action and infrastructure development. The 2025 Summit will serve as a platform for investors, policymakers, and innovators to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s renewable energy market, climate-smart agriculture, waste-to-energy programs, and eco-friendly infrastructure projects.
Nigeria’s strategic geographical location, youthful population, burgeoning tech ecosystem, and expanding infrastructure make it an ideal investment destination for sustainable ventures. The country’s fast-growing financial sector, combined with robust economic policies, is designed to facilitate long-term investments that generate both environmental and economic returns. Investors are invited to capitalize on the momentum of Nigeria’s green revolution and play a pivotal role in reshaping the future of Africa.
As Nigeria continues to lead ECOWAS and bolster its role in regional and global climate change efforts, the AICIS 2025 Summit promises to be a landmark event. It will showcase Nigeria’s position as a global leader in climate change mitigation, infrastructure modernization, and sustainable investments. The summit calls upon stakeholders worldwide to collaborate in building a resilient, prosperous, and green future for Africa.
Welcome to Nigeria, where Africa’s Green Renaissance begins! The AICIS 2025 Summit is set to be a turning point for sustainable development across the continent, with Nigeria leading the charge. Join us in this journey toward a greener, more prosperous Africa.
In Sync with UN, AU, ECOWAS & National Climate Initiatives

This synergy with the UN, AU, ECOWAS, and Nigeria’s national initiatives fosters knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices, driving global climate action and advancing sustainable, impactful solutions. Ultimately, the Nigeria Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Investment Summit is strategically aligned with these organizations' climate objectives and actionable strategies, reinforcing global efforts to combat climate change through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable economic development.
Meet The Speakers
Here, we bring together a distinguished group of global leaders, visionaries, and experts who are dedicated to Harnessing Global Effort on Infrastructure and Climate Change Investment in Africa.
These eminent speakers, hailing from diverse fields such as international policy, sustainable development, innovative technology, and economic growth, will share their unparalleled insights and experiences. They are united by a common goal: to foster resilient infrastructure, drive sustainable investment, and combat the challenges posed by climate change in Africa.
Through their thought-provoking discussions and groundbreaking ideas, our speakers will inspire collaborative action and innovative solutions. Their expertise will illuminate the path forward, ensuring that Africa can harness its full potential while building a sustainable and prosperous future.
Stay tuned to discover more about the exceptional individuals who will be leading the charge at this transformative summit. Their commitment and vision will be key in shaping impactful strategies for Africa's infrastructure and climate resilience.

H.E., Senator George Akume, CON.

Prof. Chris Schrage

Hon. Moses O.T. Owharo

Dr. Matthew Adepoju FGEOSON
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Event Schedule
The Africa Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Investment Summit (AICIS 2025) will host a dynamic three-day executive workshop and plenary program. Each day will focus on critical sectors, featuring over five (5) high-impact presentations per sector. These sessions will address challenges, present impact-driven solutions, explore opportunities, and foster transformative partnerships. The workshops will bring together global leaders, ministers, CEOs, sector experts, senior consultants, and economic analysts to drive actionable insights and innovative strategies.
Climate Change: Impacts, Solutions, and Investments | COP29 UN Climate Conference Agreements: Scaling finance to developing countries. Protecting lives and livelihoods through actionable climate adaptation strategies. Africa’s country-level policy frameworks and implementation strategies. | ||
Oil and Gas | Success stories, combating oil fraud, addressing piracy, and identifying financing opportunities. | ||
International Insurance | Navigating challenges and leveraging opportunities in global insurance. | ||
Health, Safety, and the Environment | Bridging health and environmental safety with climate change resilience. | ||
Mineral Resources and Mining | Success, challenges, and exploration opportunities in West Africa's mining sector. | ||
Conflict Resolution and Security | Addressing insecurity challenges and fostering stability across Africa. | ||
Conflict Resolution and Security | Addressing insecurity challenges and fostering stability across Africa. | ||
Energy and Renewable Resources | Identifying gaps and harnessing opportunities in Africa’s energy landscape. | ||
Finance and Economic Development | Unlocking international financing opportunities for African infrastructure. | ||
Technology and Innovation | Bridging gaps in aviation and drone technologies to boost economic development. | ||
Trade and Commerce | Tackling import/export challenges and capitalizing on commodity trade opportunities. | ||
Telecommunications | Exploring successes, challenges, and future opportunities in African telecoms. | ||
Transportation and Infrastructure | Innovations and solutions for Africa’s evolving transportation networks. |
Target Sectors
The Summit workshops are tailored for participants across a wide range of industries, including but not limited to:
Petroleum / Oil and Gas | |||
Energy and Power | |||
Mining and Mineral Resources | |||
Finance and Economic Development | |||
Food and Agriculture | |||
Renewable Energy | |||
Forestry and Lands | |||
Transportation and Aviation | |||
Trade and Industry | |||
Insurance | |||
Manufacturing | |||
Consulting Services | |||
Telecommunications and Media | |||
Construction and Real Estate | |||
Solar Energy Solutions | |||
Financial Services | |||
Government and Public Sector | |||
Technology and Innovation | |||
Hospitality and Travel | |||
Equipment Supply | |||
Retail |
Workshop Highlights
Interactive Sessions | Each presentation will conclude with a moderated Q&A to engage participants directly. |
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Case Studies | Real-world examples of success and innovation in each sector | ||
Networking Opportunities | Exclusive sessions for building partnerships and fostering collaboration. | ||
Global Perspectives | Presentations from international and local experts offering diverse insights. |
Exhibition Workshop
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Upcoming Summits

AICIS, Nigeria
May 27th to 30th, 2025

AICIS, New York
September 9th to 11th, 2025
