Katsina State has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LDN Advisory to develop Nature-Based Solutions in the state, leveraging the Land Degradation Neutrality principle to restore degraded lands and promote biodiversity conservation.
- +Katsina signs MoU with LDN Advisory for climate solutions
- +…Bridge and Value facilitated the agreement
The agreement was facilitated by Bridge and Value, a Paris-based international business development firm specialising in cross-border partnerships between Europe and Africa, to strengthen ties between Nigeria and international sustainability leaders.
…Bridge and Value facilitated the agreement
The agreement was facilitated by Bridge and Value, a Paris-based international business development firm specialising in cross-border partnerships between Europe and Africa, to strengthen ties between Nigeria and international sustainability leaders.
The partnership is expected to unlock climate finance, strengthen biodiversity conservation, and build a pipeline of high-integrity, bankable projects that deliver long-term environmental and socio-economic benefits for communities across the state.
The MoU signing, held at the Grand Palais in Paris during ChangeNOW 2026, marked a significant step in Katsina State’s efforts to combat desertification and build climate resilience.
Governor Dikko Umar Radda led the delegation, emphasizing the state’s commitment to sustainable development and green growth.
He called for a decisive shift in global climate discourse – from pledges to performance – emphasizing that the true measure of progress lies in tangible and measurable outcomes.
Drawing from Katsina State’s experience, he presented a compelling case for how subnational governments can translate policy ambition into real-world impact.
Governor Radda highlighted the urgency of climate realities in Northern Nigeria, where desertification, water scarcity, and declining agricultural productivity are already shaping economic and social conditions.
The governor noted that these challenges have driven the State to adopt a proactive and systems-driven approach, placing renewable energy and climate resilience at the core of its development strategy.
With a national ambition targeting 4 million hectares across 37 states, the initiative has the potential to attract between $500 million and $1 billion annually into Nigeria.
The partnership aligns with global climate goals and could position Katsina as a model for eco-friendly development in the Sahel region.
Speaking on what the agreement means and what comes next, Abiodun Odunuga, CEO of the Bridge and Value, said Nigeria’s debut at ChangeNOW 2026 was not simply a symbolic milestone but a statement of intent that Nigeria is ready and willing to be a serious, solution-driven partner in the global conversation on climate, sustainability, and green development.
“The MoU signed between Katsina State and LDN Advisory is the most tangible evidence of that,” he said.
“But beyond the signed agreement, the connections made, the conversations held, and the relationships deepened at ChangeNOW 2026 are already generating a pipeline of opportunities that Bridge and Value are actively working to convert into concrete partnerships and investments,” he noted.
According to him, his organisation is already in preparation for its next round of European and international engagements with a growing mandate to expand Nigeria’s footprint across more sectors, platforms, and partnerships in the months ahead.
