Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has leveraged the recently concluded COP30 in São Paulo, Brazil, to present Osun as a national model for subnational climate action and sustainable energy adoption.
In a statement signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the governor, the Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, who represented the governor at the global summit, described the administration’s climate policies as groundbreaking and far-reaching.
She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to full and unhindered implementation.
Speaking at Osun State’s well-attended side event at COP30, Prof. Obuaku-Igwe highlighted the state’s pioneering role in renewable energy, e-mobility, and circular economy innovation.
The event, titled “From Waste to Wheels and Watts: Subnational Innovation in Recycling, E-Mobility & Solar,” underscored Osun’s determination to move from mere intentions to measurable outcomes on the global climate stage.
Obuaku-Igwe noted that the Adeleke administration aims to use platforms like COP30 not for ceremonial visibility, but to secure partnerships, investments, and technical collaborations that directly benefit the people of Osun.
She outlined three core pillars of the state’s climate strategy: strengthening subnational–international partnerships, unlocking climate finance and Article 6 opportunities, and scaling homegrown innovations.
The Special Envoy showcased Osun’s strides in solar energy adoption, recycling initiatives, and the development of a green livelihoods workforce.
She called on global partners to support the expansion of local innovations for national and international replication.
According to her, the state has entrenched a governance culture rooted in collective problem-solving and community-focused implementation.
Obuaku-Igwe emphasised that true climate leadership must translate into tangible benefits, such as jobs, stronger institutions, improved systems, and resilient communities.
“Osun State is not here to simply attend COP30. We are here to deliver outcomes that follow us back home,” she stated.
The event also featured a documentary showcasing real stories of transformation through recycling, e-mobility, and solar-powered initiatives, positioning Osun as a model for scalable and pragmatic climate action in Nigeria.
Governor Adeleke has previously received multiple local and international awards in recognition of the state’s progressive climate policies and projects driven through the Office of the Special Envoy.
