Lagos State government is set to adopt the China-Nigeria Low Carbon Demonstration initiative (Nextier) on the Lekki Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone (LLCDZ) project to reduce carbon emissions.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokinbo Wahab, made this known during a meeting with the team from (Nextier) China-Nigeria Low-Carbon Demonstration Initiative at the Ministry’s office, in Alausa, Ikeja.
The state government said it implemented several key initiatives to drive climate-positive growth in 2023 during the Lagos International Climate Change Summit when the government unveiled the Lagos Climate Adaptation Resilience Action Plan.
In a statement, the ministry’s Director, Public Affairs, Kunle Adeshina, said the ministry, Nigeria and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment in China last year signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the African Solar Belt Initiative to support the country with low carbon industrialisation.
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He quoted Wahab as adding that the zone was chosen as the pilot site for the project because it is the most advanced in the country.
He said the project aims to reduce the climate risk index in the state, reduce airborne diseases and pollution, among others, adding that he appreciated the project.
He stressed that the Global Energy Transition will create jobs and make the country competitive in the global market and ensure Environmental compliance.
He expressed appreciation to the team and identified critical projects, stressing that the ministry is set to support the members.
Director, National Council on Climate Change, the Presidency, Mr Micheal Ivenso, said the officials from China were visiting to perfect the Nigeria-China Corporation deal and how this would catalyse private sector participation.
He said Lagos has an enabling environment for private sector participants (PSP) to thrive, adding that there are opportunities to explore in the state.