The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu reiterated his commitment to advancing the cause of nature conservation for promoting sustainable environmental management in the state.
The Governor spoke during the Lagos State Government and Nigeria Conservation Foundation powered 2021 Annual Walk for Nature, held simultaneously at Ikoyi-Obalende, Surulere and Ikeja Local Government Areas through the Special Adviser on Drainage and Water Resources, Engineer Joe Igbokwe.
He assured that the State government would continue to enact laws and policies aimed at protecting biodiversity.
He described the theme for this year’s event “Conserve Biodiversity Sustain Humanity”, as very apt, considering the alarming rate at which the World’s biodiversity is constantly being threatened.
The Chairman Executive Council Nigerian Conservation Foundation, (NCF) Chief Ede Dafinone stated that Biodiversity is the bedrock of Human existence calling on all to live in partnership with nature.
He urged Lagosians to show love to themselves by caring for the Environment adding that Lagos State Government and NCF will continue to propagate the message of Environmental Sustainability to the grassroots.
