The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Greenhouse Gas Registry, a digital platform designed to monitor, report and verify greenhouse gas emissions as part of efforts to strengthen climate action and accelerate the state’s transition to a sustainable green economy.
The initiative, unveiled by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, is the first greenhouse gas registry of its kind in Lagos and is believed to be the first in West Africa.
Speaking at the launch, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Tunde Ajayi, said the registry would provide credible emissions data needed to combat climate change, improve public health and attract international climate financing.
He noted that the platform would also lay the foundation for a carbon trading market in Lagos, positioning the state as a leader in climate innovation and sustainable development.
Delivering the keynote address, the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, described climate change as one of the greatest threats facing Lagos, noting that the state remains vulnerable to flooding, extreme heat and other climate-related hazards.
He said the registry would stimulate the growth of a green economy by encouraging investments in tree planting, renewable energy, green buildings and other carbon reduction initiatives.
In his goodwill message, Minister of Environment, Hon. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who was represented by the Federal Controller of Environment, Lagos Office, Mrs. Adenaike Olunimpe Oludunni, commended Lagos State for pioneering the Greenhouse Gas Registry.
He said the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and the Federal Government’s Energy Transition Plan, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Lagos State to advance climate governance, environmental sustainability, and a low-carbon future.
Speaking on the technical significance of the project, the Lead Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of TPHG Technologies, Dr. Mofoluso Fagbeja, explained that the Registry builds on the greenhouse gas inventory jointly conducted by TPHG Technologies and LASEPA in 2022, with 2019 adopted as the baseline year for emissions assessment.
He said the platform would bridge critical data gaps, particularly in the industrial sector, and provide reliable information to support climate policy, emissions management, and sustainable development.
He further disclosed that the inventory estimated about 35,000 premature deaths annually in Lagos due to poor air quality, underscoring the need for stronger emissions management and cleaner environmental practices.
Also speaking, the Managing Director of Swanlux Global Investment Limited, who was represented by Mrs. Victoria Awe, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship.
She described Swanlux’s support for the Registry as a demonstration of its belief that innovation, technology, and credible data are essential to tackling climate change, strengthening environmental accountability, and promoting sustainable economic development.
The Lagos Greenhouse Gas Registry is expected to improve emissions tracking, unlock climate finance opportunities and support the state’s efforts to build a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy, even as global warming and climate related issues rage on.