LASG Set To Partner US On Improved Environmental Conditions

Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has expressed the readiness of the state government to partner with the US Mission on improving the environmental conditions of the state.
The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, made the disclosure while speaking at a meeting with the Consular-General of the US Embassy, Claire Pierangelo.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has expressed the readiness of the state government to partner with the US Mission on improving the environmental conditions of the state and promote sustainable living among residents.

The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, made the disclosure while speaking at a meeting with the Consular-General of the US Embassy, Claire Pierangelo.

Fasawe said that the meeting was in line with the agency’s focus to drive environmental innovations through inter-sectoral collaborations with relevant stakeholders.

She stated that the forum provided a platform for the agency to share ideas and data on comparative analysis pacts in principle, as well as initiate agreements on the need for recipient-appropriate advocacy and behavioural remodelling modalities.

While expressing confidence that the partnership will open new opportunities for tackling environmental challenges, Fasawe revealed that engaging and empowering younger citizens on environmental matters and published research partnerships are also priorities to the cause.

“With both parties having the desire to build lasting, mutually beneficial and impactful partnership to drive environmental sustainability, we must begin to take conscious effort towards mitigating the adverse effect of air pollution,” she said.

On her part, the Consular General of the US Embassy in Lagos, Claire Pierangelo, expressed the desire of the US Government to partner Lagos State in improving the environmental conditions of the state and promoting sustainability among the populace.

She reiterated that the US Mission in Lagos is ready to establish a significant system that will improve, monitor and manage air quality across the state.