Effort to enhance Nigeria green economy and drive sustainable development is taking center stage at Oriental News Third National conference in Lagos.
The digital media platform will host key policy makers, government and non-government organizations and industry experts in Nigeria’s financial sector in a round-table discussion on Nigeria’s Green Economy Initiative.
The 3rd National Conference, scheduled to hold on 25 July 2024 is centered on the theme: “Green Economy, Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure Transformation”, which aims t0 explore various options available for Nigeria to sustain economic development and growth.
A statement by the publisher Yemisi Izuora noted that the conference is segmented into two main broad areas; with the opening program to address the key thematic topic through the guest speakers intervention and chairman’s remarks with comments from participants which centers around the conference theme.
The second segment is round-table discussion through wider engagement by select professionals to discuss the main theme and sub-themes of the conference.
“In recent years, economies all around the world have been experiencing a protracted slowdown driven by structural, global, and cyclical factors.
“Economic strategies that have been implemented to tackle recession and achieve rapid economic development have endangered sustainable growth by contributing to environmental degradation, global warming, and other negative repercussions.
“Changing the paradigm to a green economy will boost natural capital stocks, safeguard the environment, and ensure social justice by providing practical tools and approaches to achieve sustainable growth while reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.
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“A transition to a green economy, however, faces challenges such as a lack of an appropriate policy framework, inadequate capital expenditure, varying levels of development, and resource endowments.
“Therefore, for green sustainable development, newer business models, strategic changes and innovation in the use of resources, responsible and cleaner business practices, and green technologies are needed,” said the publisher.
The Director General, D-G of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, confirming his attendance emphasized that opportunities in terms of green economy are linked to the enormous possibilities for sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, ecotourism, and coastal development.
The conference will draw together and engage researchers, eminent practitioners, and policymakers from across the country who will form part of the plenary (Round-Table) session that will deliberate on the latest findings on practices and policies for a green economy and sustainable growth through strategic change and identify priorities for action by stakeholders to pursue the most promising policies and practices.
It will also serve as a venue where academic peers may exchange information, share experiences, collaborate, and develop management answers to pressing business issues.
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