Launches Greenhouse Gas Registry

Lagos State Government, yesterday, officially launched the Lagos State Greenhouse Gas Registry (LGHGR) as part of efforts to deepen the state’s environmental sustainability journey, stating that addressing climate change challenges requires credible data, coordinated action, and strong institutional frameworks.

In his welcome address at the launch, the General Manager of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Babatunde Ajayi, described the launch as a landmark achievement which further demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Lagos State Government, under the visionary leadership Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, to building a resilient, climate-smart, and low-carbon economy.

According to him, with the launch, Lagos becomes the first sub-national government in Nigeria to establish a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Registry.

Ajayi stated that the registry will strengthen evidence-based policymaking, improve transparency and accountability, support climate reporting obligations, facilitate carbon market opportunities, and enhance investor confidence in Lagos State’s climate initiatives. More importantly, it provides a reliable foundation for informed decision-making as we work towards achieving our climate commitments and sustainable development aspirations.

“This achievement would not have been possible without the strategic partnership and technical collaboration of TPHG, whose expertise and dedication have contributed immensely to the successful development of this pioneering initiative. On behalf of LASEPA and the Lagos State Government, I express our sincere appreciation for this productive partnership.”

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, represented by the Federal Controller of Environment, Lagos Office, commended Lagos State government for the forward-looking initiative, reaffirming the Federal Ministry of Environment’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to strengthen climate governance, promote environmental sustainability, and build a climate-resilient, low-carbon future for Nigeria.

The minister added that the Registry complements the implementation of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) by providing reliable emissions data to inform low-carbon development, improve air quality management, and support evidence-based decision-making at both the state and national levels.