Uproar surrounds Nigeria’s 1,411-man delegation to COP-28 in Dubai.
Critics express concern over the large delegation, given the country’s 0.319% share of global carbon dioxide emissions, especially during a period of austerity urged by the Federal Government.
Nigeria’s delegation size, joint third-largest globally, is noted, trailing behind the host UAE (4,409) and Brazil (3,081). The top global carbon dioxide emitters are China, the USA, EU 27, India, Russia, Japan, Iran, Indonesia, Germany, Canada, and Brazil.
The official COP28 delegations include the USA (159), Canada (187), Japan (255), India (725), the United Kingdom (75), and the European Union (124). Africa, contributing 4% of global emissions, faces significant climate change impacts.
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