Lagos State has reaffirmed its commitment to aggressive climate action as the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, delivered a strong keynote at the Africa Climate Finance Day (ACFD) 3.0.
Eko Hot News reports that the Commissioner declared climate resilience an urgent responsibility, noting that Lagos remains on the frontlines of climate threats. He highlighted key initiatives developed in recent months, including the Lagos Climate Action Plan, the Lagos Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, and the Lagos Climate Finance Plan—formulated in partnership with global bodies such as the UK Government, C40 Cities, and KPMG.
Wahab also announced the launch of the Lagos Climate Investment Opportunities Diagnostic, designed to convert climate ambitions into bankable projects across waste management, transport, energy, water, and the built environment.
He emphasised ongoing collaborations with the World Bank, African Development Bank, UNDP, UNEP, the Green Climate Fund, and several private sector partners, stressing that public funding alone cannot bridge the climate finance gap.
According to him, Lagos will continue to deepen local and international partnerships to accelerate climate resilience and sustainability efforts across the state.
