Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has canvassed for concerted efforts to protect humanity against the effects of climate change.
He spoke at opening session of the Eighth Lagos International Climate Change summit with the topic: “Adapting health, energy, agriculture, transportation and waste infrastructure to the long-term impacts of climate change in Lagos.”
Sanwo-Olu, who launched the state Climate Action Plan (CAP) at the event, called for an action to mitigate the impact of climate change, which, he said, is evident for all to see.
The governor noted that last year was adjudged the worst in climate change because the world experienced extreme climate event.
Sanwo-Olu opined that it was pertinent to address climate change because of its pivotal impact on agriculture, health and sustainable growth.
He called for collaborative efforts to save the environment and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change as well as make the climate more livable.
The governor promised that his government would implement recommendations at the summit to tackle climate change in the state.
