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Vice President Kashim Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday harped on the need for Nigerians to protect the ecosystem as part of measures to combat the menace of climate change.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also reaffirmed the state’s commitment to continually foster environmental resilience through collaboration and innovation for environmental sustainability.
The duo spoke at an Art Exhibition and Symposium titled: “The Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, Mangrove and Art,” held at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, Lekki.
The governor, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said the event represented a fusion of culture, creativity, and commitment to address one of the most urgent challenges which is climate change through art.
He said mangrove forests are among nature’s most under-appreciated ecosystems and they act as natural barriers against coastal erosion and flood surges while supporting local fisheries as well as providing livelihoods for many communities.
“Let me reaffirm the unwavering commitment of Lagos State to combating climate change, protecting our ecosystems, and fostering a sustainable future. Our strategic initiatives – from mangrove restoration to progressive environmental policies – underscore this resolve,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu encouraged everyone to continue to foster collaboration and innovation to create a greener, more resilient Lagos that will thrive for generations to come, saying the state’s historic partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation had further amplified these efforts.
In his keynote address, Shettima said everyone stands at the confluence of three worlds which are the world of climate change policy, the world of mangrove ecosystems, and the world of art and creativity.
Shettima spoke through the Special Adviser to the President on National Economic Council and Climate Change, Rukayat El-Rufai.
“Climate change is not a distant threat; it is our lived reality. Each of you in this room – whether you craft policy or canvas, whether you invest capital or work with communities – has witnessed its impacts and felt the urgency. We can no longer afford to work in silos,” he said. .
According to him, the symposium’s theme is timely and calls on everyone to think outside the box and work together in new ways.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that the event represented a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to raise awareness, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful action toward environmental sustainability in Lagos State.
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