The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed its commitment to position as a model for subnational climate leadership in Africa.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement signed and issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Kunle Adeshina, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Lagos.

Wahab spoke at an Africa Climate Finance Summit held at the Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi.

He said Lagos was deliberately creating an enabling environment for private capital to flow into green investments and build a robust pipeline of green businesses.

“The gap between climate challenges and sustainable opportunities is climate finance,” he said.

He noted that climate financing had become a key component of the development strategy of Lagos State.

Wahab said Lagos recently unveiled a strategic pathway to accelerate its climate ambitions and foster partnerships that unlock the state’s green potential.

He said Lagos by scientific data was known to be impacted by three climate impact drivers which were rising tides caused by sea level rise, flooded streets after heavy rain and hotter days.

This, he said, was a result of increasing temperature.

Wahab added that the socio-economic implications of climate-related disruptions underscore the urgency.

He said in addressing climate change challenges, the state in conjunction with C40 cities developed a five-year Lagos Climate Action Plan.

“This is a document that sets a clear pathway towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient future, with ambitious targets across critical sectors in energy, transport, waste and water.

“Complementing the Lagos Climate Action Plan is the Lagos Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, our long-term roadmap designed to strengthen the city’s resilience over the next decade,” he said.

By Olaitan Idris