The Oyo State Government has taken its climate investment drive to the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, seeking international partnerships and funding to implement its long-term environmental projects.
The state delegation, led by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, is participating in COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, where it is presenting investment opportunities under its climate action plan for 2026 to 2040.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday.
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He said the delegation had participated in investment forums, negotiation sessions and side events aimed at translating the Oyo State Climate Action Plan, OYCAP 2026–2040, into practical and sustainable interventions.
The engagements, according to the statement, also provided opportunities to connect with international development organisations, investors and other stakeholders interested in supporting the state's environmental objectives.
A major highlight was a side event organised by the state government at the Nigerian Pavilion, where Oyo presented its climate investment prospects to potential partners.
Speaking at the event, Aderinto outlined the state's priorities under OYCAP 2026–2040 and responded to questions from prospective investors about possible areas of collaboration.
Among those who attended was Ashok Chandel, Lead Country Engagement Officer at the Global Carbon Council.
The commissioner also met with the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, and other stakeholders to explore ways of strengthening cooperation on environmental and climate development initiatives.
Other members of the Oyo delegation included the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement and Special Adviser to the Governor on Donor Interventions and Donor Funds, Maderonke Tejumade; the Chairman of the State House of Assembly Committee on Environment and Climate Action, Olorunpoto Rahman; and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Ajibola Lamidi.
Representatives of the state Council on Climate Change, non-governmental organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders were also part of the delegation.
The government said its participation was intended to attract strategic partnerships and investments to support the implementation of the state's long-term climate objectives.
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