Gov. Makinde To Inaugurate Climate Council

...as Oyo Moves to Strengthen Climate Governance

 

The Oyo State Governor,Engr. 'Seyi Makinde is set to inaugurate the Oyo State Climate Council  next week ,as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen climate governance, deepen environmental sustainability initiatives, and advance the state's commitment to tackling climate change through the implementation and review of its Climate Action Plan.

The  Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Engr. Dr. Ademola Temitayo Aderinto,stated on Thursday in his office,that the inauguration of the Council represents a significant milestone in the implementation of the state's environmental sustainability agenda.

 He said that the Council will serve as the apex policy and advisory body on climate change, providing strategic direction for climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives while ensuring alignment with Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and other international climate commitments.

He explained that the  Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources will also commence the technical review of the Oyo State Climate Action Plan (CAP) through a stakeholders' retreat involving key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), development partners, academia, and climate experts.

According to him,the exercise is aimed at producing a comprehensive and practical roadmap for climate action across the state.

The review will focus on critical areas including vulnerability assessments of forests, water resources, agriculture, and urban settlements across the 33 Local Government Areas.

He added that it will address flooding, erosion, and heat stress, development of a robust greenhouse gas inventory and low carbon development pathways, as well as strategies for mobilizing climate finance through carbon credits, public private partnerships, and donor interventions.

He hinted that the inauguration of the Council and the review of the Climate Action Plan will provide Oyo State with a stronger institutional framework and a science driven approach to climate governance. 

He added that the technical sessions will culminate in a revised Climate Action Plan expected before the end of August 2026, with implementation of priority projects to commence immediately after validation.

He therefore reiterated the  unwavering commitment of the State Government to protecting the state's natural assets, enhancing environmental sustainability, building resilient communities, and positioning it as a leading sub-national government in climate action and green development in Nigeria.