Nigeria, Nov. 22 -- As the global community anticipates the release of the final draft proposal to reach a decision-making point regarding the primary objective, the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), of the 29th Edition of the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP29) in Baku, the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) has reiterated its expectations concerning the outcomes of these final drafts.

On Thursday, a palpable sense of anxiety permeated the air in the negotiating halls of COP29. The vibrant capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, became uncomfortable for many with such feelings who suspect that this year's COP may likely overrun their schedule amidst perceived weak commitment and sabotage from wealthy nations.

The tension escalated f...