Nigeria’s population needs to be managed amid climate change: Lagos Deputy Gov. Hamzat

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat of Lagos has stressed the need for the nation to control its population to limit the threat of climate change and protect the environment.
Mr Hamzat made the remarks at a lecture to celebrate the 70th birthday and retirement of Babajide Alo at the University of Lagos on Tuesday.
Mr Alo is an environmental management and a professor of Chemistry at UNILAG.
The deputy governor, in a lecture, ‘The Role and Perspective of Government in Resolving Current Issues on Global Environmental Challenges’, described climate change as a threat to humanity.
”We are aware that as a highly vulnerable coastal state with a rapidly growing population, we must act fast to protect its fragile ecosystems and populations in low-lying areas,” stated the deputy governor. “Guided by the climate change scenarios and the target of achieving net-zero carbon emission by 2050, we identified a series of climate action plans in the water, transport and the energy sectors respectively.”
The deputy governor explained the efforts made in the transportation sector, adding that the state government plans to expand the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network, deploy low-emission buses and provide vehicles to the BRT traffic edge.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
![Jens Spahn. [PHOTO CREDIT: ZDF]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Jens-Spahn.jpg)
Heading 4
German lawmaker resigns after backlash for welcoming child through surrogacy
The 46-year-old politician and his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), had backed a ban on surrogacy.

Lagos
Troops nab six suspects in Lagos oil bunkering raid, dismantle site
Mr Yahaya said items recovered during the operation included four drums, two of which contained suspected illegally refined petroleum products.

States
Gov. Yahaya swears in 23 commissioners, 13 aides
Mr Yahaya also urged the appointees to implement policies and deliver good governance during the remaining period of his tenure.

States
Adamawa ADC governorship candidate pledges agricultural reform, improved security
He described Adamawa as an agrarian state with immense potential for economic growth and food security.

Lagos
Lagos lawmaker empowers 60 Apapa residents with fish farming equipment
Mr Adedayo said the initiative was designed to create sustainable livelihoods, enhance food security and improve residents’ economic well-being.

Health
Health experts urge pet vaccination as rabies outbreak claims two lives in FCT
The experts said rabies is entirely preventable through routine animal vaccination and prompt medical treatment after exposure.





