The Federal Government is accelerating efforts to attract private and international capital to unlock green finance opportunities for environmental sustainability. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment said this on Thursday June 18 in Abuja during the 2026 Nigeria Environmental Summit (NESt).
Lawal, who was represented by Dr Salihu Usman, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry said a green transition is essential to building resilient societies, adding that environmental sustainability is no longer a standalone issue. He commended stakeholders in the environment sector for their contributions to unlock Nigeria’s green economy and build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future for Nigerians.
Dr Mya Ngon, Cluster Lead Disease Control, World Health Organisation (WHO) Nigeria said that WHO always puts health at the centre of climate and environmental decisions.
Dr Olumide Adepoju, the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) stressed that Nigeria is a big country with different ecological zones. He noted that by pathforting towards sustainable environmental governance, the country can convert its pressing ecological risk into viable worth-generation for green assets.
Ms Muriel Mafico, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), also speaking, stated that the UNFPA strongly believes climate action should be people-centred and gender-responsive.
Mrs Rita Michael-Ojo, Executive Secretary, NESt Group, stressed that Nigeria’s present climate and environmental challenges require collective leadership, innovative solutions, strategic investments, and sustained action. She urged all stakeholder to build a greener, healthier and more resilient Nigeria.
On her part, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, Mrs Uju Rochas-Anwukah, assured that the federal government is committed to environmental sustainability, and to addressing environmental challenges in the country.
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