The Lagos State Government has partnered with Eko Atlantic City to transform the state’s coastal challenges into economic growth and sustainability drivers, as part of its ongoing efforts to diversify Lagos’ blue economy.
Speaking at a pre-summit press conference for the Lagos International Climate Change Summit 2025 on Thursday, the government said the initiative aims to turn the state’s coastal vulnerabilities into opportunities for innovation and development.
Summit 2025
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, noted that the 2025 summit, which will be held from November 6–7 and is themed “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation,” will focus on strategies to strengthen Lagos’ response to climate and coastal challenges.
Highlighting the coastal challenges facing Lagos State, Mr Wahab said, “Lagos is one of the world’s mo
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