Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has used the recently concluded COP30 held in Sao Paulo, Brazil to showcase Osun state as a role model for subnational integrated actions in the fight against climate change and adoption of sustainable energy practices.
The governor who was represented at the COP 30 by the Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe described the deliberate and focused policies and programmes of his administration in the climate sector as ground breaking and far reaching, reaffirming the commitment of his government to pursue implementation without let or hindrance.
Presenting the climate vision of the state government under Governor Adeleke, Prof Chinwe at the well attended Osun state side event at COP30, showcased the state’s pioneering work in subnational climate action and reinforced the state’s position as a strong leader in renewable energy, e-mobility, and circular economy innovation.
At the event titled “From Waste to Wheels and Watts: Subnational Innovation in Recycling, E-Mobility & Solar,” the governor’s representative emphasized that COP30 is a pivotal opportunity for subnational governments to shift from intentions to measurable outcomes, emphasising that Osun State is determined to leverage global platforms not for ceremonial participation but for securing real partnerships, investments, and technical collaborations that directly impact the people of Osun.
She highlighted three central commitments in the State’s climate strategy to include the deepening of subnational – International Partnerships, unlocking Climate Finance and Article 6 Opportunities; and the upscaling of homegrown innovation.
She spotlighted Osun’s progress — from solar adoption to recycling enterprises to the emerging Green Livelihoods workforce – and called for partners to support scaling these local innovations for national and global replication.
She stressed that the Osun state government has championed a governance culture that promotes collective problem-solving and community-focused implementation in the design and implementation of her climate actions.
According to the Special Envoy, “Climate leadership must translate into jobs, improved systems, stronger institutions, and resilience for the people we serve. Osun State is not here to simply attend COP30. We are here to deliver outcomes that follow us back home.”
The event also featured the screening of Osun’s documentary, which captured real stories of transformation through recycling, e-mobility, and solar innovation – presenting Osun as a model for pragmatic, scalable climate action in Nigeria.
It would be recalled that the Osun state governor has bagged several local and international awards arising from the tremendous climate policies, programmes and projects being implemented through the Office of the Special Envoy.
