Nigeria Champions Middle-Power Diplomacy and Green Finance at the Berlin Global Dialogue

At the Berlin Global Dialogue, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, joined world leaders and policymakers to highlight Nigeria’s expanding global influence, particularly in advancing Middle-Power Diplomacy and Green Finance as pathways to sustainable development.

Speaking on the panel titled “The Pivotal Role of Middle Powers in a Multipolar World,” Ambassador Tuggar underscored that Nigeria’s diplomatic strength lies in bridge-building rather than bloc alignment. He noted that as Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria’s foreign policy is anchored on strategic autonomy, fairness, and mutual respect—principles rooted in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

During the Green Guarantee Group (GGG) Roundtable, the Minister spotlighted Nigeria’s innovative financing mechanisms driving its green transition. These include:

– The establishment of the Nigeria Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) to de-risk renewable energy and MSME investments;

– A landmark Memorandum of Understanding on guarantee-backed financing for energy transition and green minerals; and

– Strengthened national coordination through the National Council on Climate Change.

Ambassador Tuggar reiterated that green finance is not an act of charity but a strategic investment opportunity, stressing that Nigeria is demonstrating how climate action can be both profitable and transformative.

He concluded by affirming that diplomacy in the 21st century must be defined by collaboration, not domination, and that Nigeria remains committed to shaping a fairer, greener, and more inclusive world.