From David Onuoja, Abuja
The National President, Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Dr Efegbidiki Okobia, has said that, the 33rd Annual National Conference and AGM of (NES) is set to examine the global environmental challenges and mitigate actions in ensuring a sustainable environment and economic growth for Nigeria.
Dr. Okobia stated this in Abuja while briefing journalists on the 33rd National Conference and AGM meeting scheduled to hold from 30th October to 1st November in Victoria Island Lagos State.
He said, the theme for the conference is ”Environmental Resource Management, Conservation and Protection in the Global emerging innovative technology for sustainable development”.
According to him, “apart from the main theme of conference there are other subs-themes that will be discussed to examine significant issues at the Technical Sessions with cut-crossing environmental sustainability challenges.
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“The conference theme is aimed at examining realities, alignments, and contradictions in the global action to limit environmental degradation and its implications for sustainable development in the global South.
“NES is committed to advocacy and actions towards environmental protection, sustainable development, and the promotion of environmental professionalism within Nigeria and in the global arena.
“The Society is the biggest environmental society in Sub-Saharan Africa and recognized internationally with over 30 chapters in the 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory”, he said.
The keynote speaker during the AGM would be, the Former Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Prof. Olarewaju Adigun Fagbohun, while the Chief Host is the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Honourable Minister of Environment Balarabe Lawal Abbas.
Others are Eleko of Eko, Rilwan Akiolu, EU Nigeria Representative, Louis Jacques Blondiau, Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, Governor of Delta State and Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, among others.
