1. NIGERIAN DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITY (DNA)
An Overview of CDM Implementation in Nigeria
Dr. Samuel A. Adejuwon
Department of Climate Change
Federal Ministry of Environment
Nigeria
Reiz Continental Hotel, CBD, Abuja
1 November 2012

2. OUTLINE Background Information Nigerian DNA
Specific functions of the DNA
Bankable/Prospective areas of CDM projects in Nigeria
Steps to Obtain Letter of No Objection
Steps to Obtain Letter of Approval
Existing CDM projects in Nigeria
CDM-PoA’s in Nigeria

3. Background Information:
Nigeria acceded to UNFCCC in 1994
Ratified the Kyoto Protocol in December 2004
Continuously engaged in the elaboration and further negotiations of issues in both treaties.

4. Establishment of Designated National Authority (DNA) in Nigeria:
As mandated by Kyoto Protocol, Nigeria established a CDM Designated National Authority (DNA) in 2006.
Federal Ministry of Environment is the National Focal Point for the UNFCCC
Department of Climate Change is the National Designated Authority for implementing CDM in Nigeria.

5. FME collaborates with relevant bodies including:
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Energy Commission
Ministry of Industry
National Planning Commission
Power Holding Company of Nigeria; and
a host of others in all effort to provide a comprehensive institutional framework for CDM and project development, packaging and approval.

6. Specific Functions of the DNA in Nigeria:
Setting regulations for CDM projects evaluation and approval
Development of National Action Plan for CDM Implementation
Confirmation of Projects eligibility criteria
Issuance of Letter of No Objection and Letter of Approval for CDM projects
Follow up CDM projects implementation and providing required support for successful project registration and implementation

7. Sectors for Potential CDM Projects in Nigeria:
Industrial production such as cement manufacturing, oil and gas industries;
Energy generation such as bio-fuels development, wind energy generation, solar, hydro, biomass, geothermal, methane capture, coal, etc;
Integrated waste and compost management, landfills;
Sustainable land management practices such as afforestation and reforestation, agro forestry, improved rangeland management, and a host of innumerable others.

8. Steps to Obtain Letter of No Objection
A. Submission of the Project Idea Note (PIN) providing the following info:
Project Participants
Project description, type, size, location,
Avoided/reduced GHG emissions
Expected environmental and socio-economic benefits
Risks
Other relevant information

9. Cont: B. Site visit, Analysis and Evaluation of the Project:
The DNA visits the project site to verify it’s existence
Review of the Project Documentation to make sure it fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction of GHG emissions and ensure Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Observations, Clarifications, Corrections, etc made if need be.
C. Issuance of Letter of No Objection (LNO) or Letter of Approval

10. Steps to Obtain Letter of No Objection
Submission of the Project Idea Note (PIN) providing the following info:
Project Participants
Project description, type, size, location,
Avoided/reduced GHG emissions
Expected environmental and socio-economic benefits
Risks
Other relevant information
Issuance of Letter of No Objection (LNO)
Site visit, Analysis and Evaluation of the Project:
The DNA visits the project site to verify it’s existence
Review of the Project Documentation to make sure it fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction of GHG emissions and ensure Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Observations, Clarifications, Corrections, etc made if need be.

11. Steps to Obtain Letter of Approval (LoA)
Submit the following documents to the DNA
Project Design Document (PDD)
Programme of Activities Design Document (PoA-DD)
First CDM Programme of Activities - Design Document (CPA-DD)
Revised PIN
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Analysis and Evaluation of the project file:
Review the project documentation to make sure the project fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction in GHG emissions and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
If there is need for clarification, it is directed to the project proponent
Issuance of letter of Approval (LoA):
Final Letter of Approval (LoA) is issued
It is directed to whom it may concern

12. Steps to obtain Letter of Approval
Submit the following documents to the DNA
Project Design Document (PDD/POA-DD)
First CPA Design Document (CPA-DD)
Revised PIN
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Issuance of letter of Approval (LoA):
Final Letter of Approval (LoA) is issued
It is directed to whom it may concern
Analysis and Evaluation of the project file:
Review the project documentation to make sure the project fulfills the CDM requirements – reduction in GHG emissions and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
If there is need for clarification, it is directed to the project proponent

13. Existing CDM Projects in Nigeria:
Presently, Nigeria controls a large volume of the total Certified Emission Reduction (CER) Units for Africa.
The following are the existing projects and those in the pipeline:

14. Registered CDM ProjectsSN
Project
Annual CERs
Date of Reg. 1
Recovery of Associated Gas that would otherwise be flared at Kwale Oil-Gas processing plant, Nigeria
1,496,934
09 Nov. 2006 2
PanOcean Gas Utilization
2,626,735
01 Feb. 2009 3
Efficient Fuel Wood Stoves for Nigeria
31,309
12 Oct. 2009 4
Recovery & Marketing of Gas that would otherwise be flared at the Asuokpu/ Umutu Marginal Field, Nigeria
256,793 16
Oct. 2010 5
Municipal Solid Waste Composting in Ikorodu, Lagos State
281,781
15 Dec. 2010

15. As at June 2012, there are about 25 projects in the pipeline, consisting of the following:
S/N
SECTOR
NUMBER OF PROJECTS
STAGE i.
Oil and Gas 10
5 LOA Issued
5 PIN Submitted
ii.
Cement 1
1 LOA Issued
iii.
Integrated Waste and Compost 2
1 PIN Submitted
iv.
Biofuels 5
2 LOA Issued
3 PIN Submitted v.
Hydro upgrade
vi.
Afforestation and reforestation
vii.
Energy Efficiency (CFL)
3 LOA Issued
2 PIN Submitted

16. Programme of Activities
Prorgamme of Activities

17. S/N
POA NAME
Current Status
DNA Approval
CME 1
African Improved Cooking Stoves
At Validation
9 May 2012
Envirofit International Ltd 2
Oando Low Cost LPG Cook Stove Initiative
2012
Oando Plc 3
Distribution of Improved Cook Stoves in Sub Saharan Africa
20 Jul. 2012
C-Quest Capital Malaysia 4
Tough Stuff Solar LED Lamp Project
At validation
15 Mar. 2012
Tough Stuff International 5
Proposed Project Solid Waste
10 Oct. 2011
ICIMI Ltd 6
Reduction of Emission fron Non-renewable Fuel from Cooking at Household Level
14 May 2012
Green Development AS 7
EcoProfitable Lighting Nigeria & Sunlighting Nigeria
Pin Submitted -
Enercap

18. Conclusion
Nigeria has vast potentials for CDM projects across many sectors.
Private Sectors/State Governments should take advantage of the opportunities to enable Nigeria become the hub for CDM activities in Africa.
Government will continue to provide an enabling environment in support of investments in the carbon market.
Government will also continue to build the capacity of various stakeholders towards implementation of CDM projects in Nigeria.

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