Nigeria has registered a total of 749 delegates for the ongoing COP30 climate summit, making it the country with the second-highest number of foreign delegates attending the global conference.
According to the provisional UNFCCC list, Brazil, the host nation, tops the chart with 3,805 delegates, followed by China with 789 delegates, and Nigeria closely behind. The Nigerian delegation reportedly comprises 472 official party delegates and 277 overflow participants.
The size of Nigeria’s delegation has sparked debate back home, with critics arguing that it is disproportionately large relative to other countries and raises concerns about cost and prioritization. Political figures like Peter Obi have questioned the necessity of sending so many representatives while millions of Nigerians face pressing socioeconomic challenges.
Supporters of the large delegation maintain that Nigeria’s prominent presence is intended to amplify its voice in global climate negotiations and ensure its interests are well represented at the summit.
The COP30 summit, held in Belém, Brazil, brings together leaders, negotiators, and stakeholders from around the world to discuss climate action, financing, and policies aimed at addressing the global climate crisis.
