The Oyo State Government has made a strong representation at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, being held in Turkey, with a delegation led by the state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s climate action agenda and attract strategic partnerships and investments.
This was contained in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Saturday.
He said, “The state delegation comprised the Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement and Special Adviser to the Governor on Donor Interventions and Donor Funds, Maderonke Tejumade; the Chairman, Oyo House of Assembly Committee on Environment and Climate Action, Olorunpoto Rahman; Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Ajibola Lamidi; members of the state Council on Climate Change, representatives of non-governmental organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders.”
The statement explained that during the conference, the state delegation participated in various engagements, investment forums, negotiation sessions and side events aimed at translating the OYCAP 2026–2040 into practical and sustainable climate interventions.
Oyelade said, “The engagements also provided opportunities to explore partnerships with international development organisations, investors and other stakeholders interested in supporting the state’s long-term climate objectives.
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“A major highlight of the state’s participation was a side event organised by the State Government at the Nigerian Pavilion, which provided a platform to showcase the state’s climate investment opportunities and discuss areas of mutual interest with prospective partners.”
Speaking at the event, Aderinto presented the state’s climate action priorities and investment prospects as outlined in OYCAP 2026–2040 and responded to questions from prospective investors and partners about opportunities for collaboration.
Among those present was Ashok Chandel, Lead Country Engagement Officer at the Global Carbon Council.
The commissioner also held engagements with the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, alongside other stakeholders, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and advance the state’s environmental and climate development priorities.
