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Nordic–Nigeria Green Cities Initiative

Building greener Nigerian cities.

A year-round platform connecting Nigerian urban priorities with Nordic expertise, partnerships and investment.

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The Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge and the Lagos waterfront beneath orange clouds
Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge, Lagos, NigeriaAyorinde OgundeleCC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and cropped

The Initiative

Local priorities shape the work.

NNGCI brings governments, companies, investors, universities, technical experts and communities together to prepare and deliver sustainable urban projects in Nigeria.

The Initiative adapts Nordic experience to local institutions, climate and community needs. Its work spans policy, skills development, project preparation, investment and delivery.

Core programmes

Learn, partner or volunteer.

Green Cities Academy

Compare the free sustainable-cities foundation and professional learning in urban development, project preparation, finance and leadership.

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State Partnership Programme

Work with NNGCI to assess urban priorities, prepare credible projects and identify relevant expertise, technology and financing options.

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Volunteer Corps

Learn how students, graduates, professionals and civic advocates build skills through community service and leadership.

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Areas of work

Policy and institutions
Connect public mandates, urban priorities and delivery responsibilities.
State and city partnerships
Identify local needs and develop partnerships with public institutions.
Projects and investment
Develop early concepts into credible projects and identify suitable financing routes.
Training and skills
Build practical skills for planning, financing and delivering sustainable urban projects.
Nordic country partnerships
Connect Nordic institutions, technology and operating experience with local needs.
Civic participation
Create ways for patrons, professionals, learners and communities to contribute year-round.

How we work

From urban priorities to delivery.

Work continues throughout the year. NNGCI follows up on Summit discussions to help partners prepare and deliver projects.

What makes a project ready?

A credible project needs an accountable owner, reliable evidence, community engagement, safeguards, a realistic delivery plan and a suitable financing route.

Approval and financing require separate decisions.

  1. Understand local priorities

    Engage government, institutions and communities to define urban needs, review the evidence and identify who is responsible for delivery.

  2. Prepare projects and partnerships

    Identify potential projects and partners, strengthen delivery skills and clarify the evidence, safeguards and financing each opportunity requires.

  3. Bring partners together at NNGCS

    Use the annual Summit to discuss prepared opportunities with public leaders, technical partners and investors, and identify agreements and financing leads to pursue.

  4. Support delivery and track progress

    Follow up on Summit conversations, support agreed implementation steps, measure progress and apply the lessons to the next cycle.

Get involved

Work with NNGCI.

Bring an urban priority, technical expertise or resources to support sustainable city projects in Nigeria.

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