Oyo State has moved up from the 7th to the 6th position in the latest Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking of the 36 states of the Federation, recording a first of its kind very outstanding performance at the third edition of the exercise.
The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this while speaking to the journalist at the just concluded third edition of the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking, where he participated alongside the State’s Principal Climate Officer, who also is the Ministry’s Director, Pollution Monitoring and Quality Control, Dr. Mrs. Adesina Evelyn Olufunmilayo, and other stakeholders, including the Honourable Minister of Environment, Hon. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, and Commissioners for Environment from various states.
Aderinto expressed appreciation for the improved position, noting that the rating exercise was conducted less than six months after his assumption of office as Commissioner.
He said the movement from 7th to 6th position was a positive leap, while stressing that the State would intensify its efforts to attain the leading position in the next edition.
According to him, Oyo State also attained an Outstanding Rating Status for the first time since the commencement of the ranking exercise.
The Commissioner further noted that Oyo State was also honored to being one of the only 3 States from the previous edition’s top 15 that improved their positions in the latest ranking,
Adding that the others within the top 15 recorded a decline in ranking.
He attributed the achievement to the support and commitment of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, particularly his administration’s continued support for environmental and climate governance initiatives in the State.
He assured that the Ministry would build on the achievement by strengthening its climate governance efforts and implementing more strategic measures aimed at improving Oyo State’s performance.
Aderinto reiterated the commitment of the State Government to achieving the number one position in the next edition, saying that the Ministry would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to deliver stronger climate action and sustainable environmental governance for the people of Oyo State.
