“Part of the strategic initiative of the office is to establish the Lagos Sustainability Summit. This summit will serve as a platform where key development partners, captains of industry, thought leaders, and other relevant stakeholders will converge to deliberate on and leverage the dynamic opportunities in Corporate and Environmental Social Responsibility (CSR and ESR) for the growth of Lagos State”, she revealed.
She added that the office will equally implement strategic social impact interventions such as the OSDGs Mental Health Project which involves creating mental health corners within the state’s tertiary institutions and establishing green areas, recreational parks, and sporting facilities in each LGA in Lagos to provide support services and improve overall quality of life and community well-being.
While advocating for strategic alliances for broader and meaningful impact, she revealed that the office will be exploring new areas of global integration to strengthen collaboration and address challenges that lie ahead.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs. Tolani Oshodi stated that the meeting emerges from a shared commitment to a cause that transcends borders and resonates with the global imperative for sustainable development.
“While our collective aim is to ensure that we harness the full spectrum of diplomatic influence and the myriad opportunities it presents, it is also important to leverage this collective power to forge innovative partnerships, cultivate cooperation, and strategically navigate the challenges on our path, hence, maximizing our impact on the journey towards achieving the SDGs in the dynamic landscape of Lagos State”, Mrs. Oshsodi confirmed.
The Permanent Secretary noted that in the shared pursuit of a better and more sustainable future for our people, Lagos has consistently demonstrated its commitment to pioneering innovative solutions and embracing progressive policies, adding that the resilience and dynamism of this vibrant state serve as a testament to the transformative power of collective action.