FIC Report (Lagos State) – The State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo- Olu during the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) 23rd Chief S.I. Edu Memorial Lecture held at CIBN Centre, Victoria Island reaffirmed the government’s willingness to work with stakeholders to make Lagos state a model of sustainable development. He said making a meaningful impact, requires collaboration as Government policies alone will not suffice.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Mr. Tokunbo Wahab who represented the Governor said the annual event is a reminder of the need to harmonize the economic aspirations by preserving the natural environment.
He said the 2025 Theme addresses the pressing challenge as the evidence of climate change is all around and poses significant threats to communities, especially in Lagos, a coastal city which is vulnerable to flooding and erosion.
He said the Climate-positive growth entails integrating sustainability into every facet of economic planning and development emphasising that Lagos has implemented several key initiatives to achieve this change.
He explained that the Lagos State Energy Masterplan is targeted to create a stable environment for investment and expand renewable energy policies, carefully considering factors such as energy access, affordability, environmental impacts, and investment needs.
He said complimenting the aforementioned is the Lagos Integrated Energy Resource Plan, a comprehensive blueprint for the State’s energy initiatives adding that this plan sets an ambitious goal which includes provision of a reliable and sustainable power supply as well as significantly improving electricity supply to critical public infrastructure.
He explained that the Lagos Renewable Energy Transformation Project is actively working to create a cleaner and more secure energy future for the state by leveraging innovative renewable energy solutions and enhancing energy efficiency across the board.
He said these initiatives have resulted in a demonstrable increase in solar energy adoption in the past few years, showcasing the commitment to clean and a sustainable urban planning initiative.
He further stated that there is need to also prioritize environmental education and community engagement for the young people who are the custodians of tomorrow in order to understand the value of conservation and sustainability.
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ORIBHABOR ANDREA AITEREBHE
(PRINCIPAL INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER)
F I C. LAGOS.
