Wife of Kwara State Governor, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq; Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey and other development experts have called for an increased empowerment for women to drive solutions towards achieving sustainable development.
They gave the charge during the global sustainability summit held at the House of Lords, London, United Kingdom (UK), which was organised by the CleanCyclers to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable solutions.
The Kwara First Lady said that the event presented a unique opportunity to move from marginal changes to transformative redevelopment, using the people, planet, and profit framework to make better decisions and build on opportunities to bring about sustainable development with a more equitable distribution of wealth.
In his address, the Founder/ CEO of CleanCyclers, and convener of the summit, Otto Canon, expressed his heartfelt concern regarding the unsustainable practices of corporations and governments around the world, calling for actions that will inspire others to embrace sustainability as a way of life.
He said: “The summit served as a platform for dialogue, igniting a collective passion for sustainable action. Participants exchanged knowledge and experiences, addressing urgent climate action, renewable energy revolutions, and sustainable finance. Keynote speeches delivered impassioned calls to action, inspiring attendees to embrace sustainability as a way of life.”
The summit culminated in an awards ceremony, recognising exemplary contributions to the sustainability landscape. Awardees included Charlotte Magayi, CEO of Mukuru Clean Stoves, whose innovative cook stoves are transforming lives; Peter Odey, Deputy Governor of Cross River State, championing sustainable development initiatives; Prof. Abdulrazaq, First Lady of Kwara State, leading humanitarian efforts through Ajike People’s Support Centre.
Others are Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council, driving renewable energy transitions; Nicole Hakim, Mariana Bejarano, and Cristina Cruz of Spora Studios, revolutionising materials with mycelium-based products; Joanna Knight, Co-founder of a Sustainable Design Collective, advocating for eco-friendly design solutions; and many others, all representing the vanguard of sustainability leadership.
