The Oyo State Government has made a strong representation at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31), holding in Turkey with a delegation led by the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s climate action agenda and attract strategic partnerships and investments.
The state delegation comprised the Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement and Special Adviser to the Governor on Donor Interventions and Donor Funds, Mrs. Aderonke Tejumade; the Chairman, House Committee on Environment and Climate Action, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman;Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Mr Ajibola Lamidi,members of the Oyo State Council on Climate Change, representatives of non-governmental organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders.
During the conference, the Oyo State delegation participated in various engagements, investment forums, negotiation sessions and side events aimed at translating the Oyo State Climate Action Plan (OYCAP) 2026–2040 into practical and sustainable climate interventions.
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.
A major highlight of the state’s participation was a side event organised by the Oyo 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, Hon. Aderinto presented the state’s climate action priorities and investment prospects as outlined in OYCAP 2026–2040, while responding to questions from prospective investors and partners on opportunities for collaboration.
Among those present was Mr. Ashok K. Chandel, Lead Country Engagement Officer at the Global Carbon Council (GCC).
The Commissioner also held engagements with the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mr. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, alongside other stakeholders, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and advance the state’s environmental and climate development priorities.
