Cross River State government has affirmed its lead role in the pursuit of green economy and climate change initiatives promotion with the approval for the purchase of Electric Vehicles (EVs), Motorcycles and Tricycles to modernise and boost its transport sector in line with Governor Bassey Otu’s commitment to transforming the state.

Speaking shortly after the state Executive Council meeting, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the State Green Economy Commission, Oden Ewa, disclosed that Cross River is the Eco capital of Nigeria, adding that the nod from the council is a demonstration of the state’s strategic steps towards achieving its green economy vision.

He further noted that if any state is to achieve a zero house gases target in 2060 in Nigeria, it certainly will be Cross River State.

According to Ewa, who is also the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, the sector-wide approach to green economy will ensure sectoral development aspirations are in line with the state’s green economy vision in such areas as transportation, power, agriculture, and housing.

Ewa said: “By integrating sustainable practices in power, agriculture, transportation, housing, industry, trade, and investment, the state aims to transition to an environmentally friendly and resilient economy.”

The Commissioner further disclosed that by aligning with the e-mobility initiative, the state is not only doing so for environmental reasons – reducing fossil fuel usage, but also for economic reasons; reducing operational costs for public transportation.