Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Friday discussed clean energy projects with the Swedish envoy, Ms. Annika Hahn-Englund, and the Japanese Ambassador, Mr Matsunaga Kazuyoshi who paid him courtesy visits.
Sanwo-Olu said his led administration is committed to sustainable development means and looking for innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprint and increase the sustainability of investment in transportation infrastructure and services.
He said working with a leading Swedish partner would help achieve the ongoing feasibility study of the capacity of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority which is currently ongoing will help us achieve this goal.
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“I am committed to providing efficient, safe, and sustainable public transportation for our citizens”, Sanwo-Olu added.
“This will also translate to how seamlessly we diversify from our use of fossil fuels to clean energy that will reduce emissions as well as improve the quality of the environment. We are currently providing modern infrastructure around three transportation models; waterways, road and rail.
“Lagos is always open for business. We welcome the interest and believe it will lead to increased investment and partnership opportunities that align with our vision of a cleaner, safer, and more efficient transportation network.
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“As we continue to explore circular economy projects and sustainable development initiatives with our partners in Japan as well, I am confident that Lagos will remain a key player leading across different metrics and milestones in Africa. Let’s build a brighter future for Lagos together!”
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