FIC Report (Lagos State) – The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its leadership role in the adoption of sustainable urban development and green building practices in the country.
The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on electronic Geographic Information System and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde, said this at a workshop organised by the Green Building Council Nigeria in Lagos on the 2nd of October ’25..
Delivering a keynote address on behalf of the special adviser, the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Urban Development, Segun Williams, highlighted Lagos’ proactive role in climate-responsive urban growth.
He said, “This dialogue aligns with our commitment to supporting the adoption of sustainable development, green energy, and green building practices in Lagos. We have long been at the forefront of climate-responsive urban development.
Lagos is not only implementing reforms, but we are also actively engaging with partners to create scalable, climate-smart solutions that can be adopted nationwide.”
He further emphasised Lagos’s role as a pioneer in driving scalable solutions and highlighted the importance of urgent, unified action.
“Lagos is ready and willing to share lessons, tools, and frameworks to help other states implement the national action plan. But we must move together and we must act now,” he added.
Williams stated that as Nigeria prepares to present its climate progress at COP30, the state government is calling for a collective effort to transform Nigeria’s built environment into a driver of sustainability and resilience.
Also speaking, the President of GBCN, Danjuma Waniko, said the council is proud that the country has been part of the global campaign on green building practices.
He said, “We are proud to be part of the global Be Bold on Buildings campaign. This is Nigeria’s opportunity to lead by example in Africa and ensure buildings are no longer part of the problem, but central to the solution.”
In his remarks, the Director of Research and Innovation at GBCN, Omoyemi Olayiwola, said the event is part of the global “Be Bold on Buildings” campaign led by the council, which advocates for the built environment to be central in climate action, given its responsibility for nearly 40% of global energy-related emissions.
“We had over 45 actionable takeaways. But the bigger takeaway is that we need measurable impact, not just policies on paper. That’s what the scorecard and this next phase of engagement are all about.
“We must all move beyond talk. The urgency of the climate crisis demands bold and coordinated action across all levels of government and sectors.”
Also speaking, Technical & Innovation Officer at GBCN, Sangeetha Ramaraj, said, “We’re seeing strong alignment on key issues — codes, finance, and data.
Signed
Ekimiete Opogolanyo
SIO
3rd October ’25
