Oyo state has unveiled its 2026–2040 climate action plan, a roadmap it says would tackle climate related challenges, including flooding, heatwaves, drought, environmental pollution, food insecurity, ill health implications, reduced daily life productivity and other climate related concerns.
The plan, published on the state government’s website, speaks of creating 50,000 green jobs in the time frame of the action plan.
Green jobs seek to contribute substantially to preserving or restoring the environment, including roles in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, forestry, waste management, circular economy and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Ademola Aderinto, commissioner for environment and natural resources, said the plan aligns Oyo state’s climate actions with global frameworks, the Paris Agreement and Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Aderinto said the plan would serve as a guide for ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in planning and implementing climate related projects in sectors such as health, agriculture, infrastructure and environment.
He noted that it also provides strategies for reducing climate risks through improved flood management, protection of wetlands, early warning systems, climate smart agriculture and measures to address the health impacts of heatwaves, air pollution and poor waste management.
The commissioner expressed optimism that the plan would strengthen the state’s eligibility for climate funding and partnerships.
Aderinto urged local and international investment and development partners to take advantage of the framework to explore infrastructural and climate resilient investment opportunities in Oyo.
