The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions in the industrial landscape in the country.

The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, stated this at a stakeholders` engagement workshop on the National Industrial Decarbonisation Programme (NIDP) on Thursday in Abuja.

Lawal, who was represented by Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, said the workshop aimed to transitioning the country’s industrial sector towards a low-carbon economy.

He said that the engagement demonstrated government and stakeholders` collective commitment to a sustainable and environmentally responsible industrial sector in Nigeria.

Lawal said that industrial activities played a significant role in driving economic growth, employment and national development.

“However, they also contribute substantially to greenhouse gas emissions, leading to climate change and environmental degradation,” he said.

The minister said that the inauguration of the NIDP marked a strategic step in Nigeria’s journey to achieving net- zero emissions.

“Through this initial, we aim to facilitate the adoption of cleaner technologies, promote resource efficiency and support industries in transitioning towards low- carbon operations.

” On our part, the federal government, through the ministry of environment and it’s agencies, remain committed to creating an environment for industries to thrive sustainably,” he said.

Also speaking, Dr Innocent Barikor, the Director- General, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), said the event marked a pivotal moment toward a sustainable and resilient future for Nigeria.

“The National Industrial Decarbonisation Programme represents our firm commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning our industrial sector towards a low-carbon economy,” he said.




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