Lagos State Plans 18km Embankment, Sea Walls To Protect Residents

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to taking giant strides through initiatives in combating the effects of the so-called climate change.

Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at the 10th Annual Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries (ALARHOSPS) Summit held at Alausa, Ikeja.

The summit had “Climate Change: Man, Nature and Threat To Life: Lagos State, A Case Study” as its theme.

The governor was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat.

According to him, there is still much work to be done since the challenges require continuous innovation, collaboration and adaptation.

He added that his administration would ensure that the state had resilient communities and be able to protect vulnerable groups.

Earlier, Dr Olufemi Olugbile, President of ALARHOSPS, said that the summit was conceived as a mechanism for the association to fulfill its mandate as a think-tank for the government and people of Lagos State.

Olugbile said, “We hope to provide a useful guide on how, we as a society, navigate the terrain that we find ourselves in, concerning this crucial matter.”

The highpoint of the event was a Special Recognition Award to the immediate past Secretary to Lagos State Government, Mrs Folashade Jaji, for efforts in making the association more vibrant.


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