Osinbajo to deliver climate-positive growth lecture

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be offering insights on pathways to achieving climate-positive growth at the 23rd edition of the Shafi Lawal (S.L.) Edu Memorial Lecture,

The lecture, which is slated for January 14, 2025, is hosted annually by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Nigeria’s premier non-governmental environmental organization dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable development.

The theme of this year’s edition of the lecture, which will be held at Ijewere Hall, Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) on Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, is ‘Greening Africa’s Economies: Can Climate Positive Growth Deliver Prosperity?’

The lecture is a flagship advocacy tool of NCF and it is aimed at bringing critical environmental issues to the fore while advocating solutions through seasoned speakers.

This year’s theme reflects the urgency of climate-positive growth to drive sustainable economic development across Africa. With the growing impact of climate change on economies, livelihoods, and ecosystems, the lecture aims to stimulate discussions on fostering green economies that balance prosperity with environmental responsibility.

The lecture will highlight pathways for Africa to achieve climate-positive growth while creating prosperity and resilience for its people.

For over two decades, the lecture has provided a platform for addressing pressing environmental and sustainability issues in Nigeria and beyond. Through seasoned speakers, the event has consistently articulated solutions to environmental challenges while promoting sustainable development.

Now in its 23rd edition, the annual memorial lecture equally serves to award grants to two PhD students whose research is in the field of environmental sciences in any Nigerian university. The grant which is sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited, seeks to promote research works in nature conservation, biodiversity preservation, environmental management, and sustainable livelihood.