UNICEF, in partnership with the Katsina State Government, has trained about 80 youths on plastic waste management, climate change, and the importance of tree planting.
UNICEF-WASH Officer from the Kano Field Office, Stella Ifeoma Okafor-Terver, speaking at the event
The workshop, held in Katsina, the state capital, had “Youth Action on Climate Change: Tree Planting and Plastic Waste Management” as its theme, and included other relevant stakeholders.
The two-day event was organised via the Katsina State Ministry of Youths and Sports Development.
UNICEF-WASH Officer from the Kano Field Office, Stella Ifeoma Okafor-Terver, emphasised the importance of youth participation in protecting the environment.
She warned about the dangers of open defecation and its link to diseases such as polio, cholera, and diarrhoea, among others.
Okafor-Terver expressed optimism that participants would help the state achieve and sustain open defecation-free status.
“Youth are key to achieving and maintaining an open defecation-free environment in Katsina and across Nigeria,” Okafor-Terver said.
She unveiled the Youth Opportunity Marketplace (YOMA), a digital platform offering climate-related skills and entrepreneurship training for young people.
Participants were encouraged to register on the YOMA platform to access further interventions and engagement opportunities.
Okafor-Terver noted that the training aimed to increase youth involvement in future programmes while supporting personal and business development.
“Our goal is to help youths recognise their potential and view climate action as a path for innovation, growth, and positive impact,” she added.
The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Muhammad Rabi’u, urged attendees to lead efforts addressing climate issues and wider development challenges.
“Youths are tomorrow’s leaders—use the lessons learnt here to help tackle global warming,” Rabi’u advised the participants.
The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) says the gas sector has attracted more than $5 billion in new investments as at 2024.
Officials of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) at the media session in Lagos
Mr Akachukwu Nwokedi, President of the NGA, disclosed this during a news conference on Friday, April 11, in Lagos, ahead of the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC 2025) scheduled for May 19 to May 23 in Beijing, China.
He said that the investments meant that there had been growing global confidence in Nigeria’s energy transition strategy.
According to Nwokedi, the investments cut across critical segments of the gas value chain, including infrastructure development, floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, gas processing plants and domestic utilisation projects.
“These investments are a clear signal that Nigeria is making tangible progress in becoming a key player in the global gas market,” he said.
He credited the influx of capital to recent policy reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, including new Executive Orders on oil and gas operations, progress on the Ajaokuta, Kaduna, Kano (AKK) pipeline, and the implementation of the Decentralised Gas Distribution Framework.
The NGA president commended regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for playing vital roles in facilitating commercialisation and improving the domestic pricing framework for gas.
The NGA boss also reiterated the association’s support for methane reduction and enhanced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) safety, applauding NNPC Ltd., and its leadership under Mr Bayo Ojulari for championing transformative gas initiatives.
He said, “With 209 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves and the potential to reach 600 TCF, Nigeria is positioning gas as the cornerstone of its energy transition strategy,” Nwokedi stated.
“We must ensure the transition works for us. Gas is our best option to combat energy poverty while reducing emissions.”
Nwokedi noted that the Nigeria Pavilion at WGC 2025 would showcase the country’s progress in the gas sector, highlight investment opportunities, and promote strategic goals under the “Decade of Gas” initiative.
He stressed, “This platform is not just symbolic; it’s strategic.
“It signifies Nigeria’s readiness to take its rightful place in the global gas ecosystem—not only as a resource-rich nation but also as a prime investment destination.”
He added that the Nigeria Pavilion would convene government officials, industry stakeholders, and international partners to spotlight major projects across the gas value chain.
Nwokedi emphasised that the conference would promote Nigerian content champions, offer top-tier networking opportunities and foster critical global conversations on energy transition and sustainability.
He noted that the Pavilion’s objective is to attract global investment into Nigeria’s gas infrastructure, processing and distribution projects, while encouraging international collaboration in financing, technology and off-take agreements.
He noted that the initiative would also reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging gas for sustainable, low-carbon development.
“This isn’t just about gas; it’s about jobs, industry, cleaner energy and national transformation.
“Nigeria is ready. NGA is ready. WGC 2025 is our global stage. Let’s seize it, together,” Nwokedi said.
A new $40 billion Africa Energy Fund, launched at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, aims to provide 300 million people with access to cleaner, more reliable energy by 2030. The initiative aligns with Africa’s broader push for sustainable energy solutions, including clean cooking technologies, which remain one of the most critical yet underfunded sectors in the energy transition.
Biofuel clean cooking stove
As African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 approaches, discussions on scaling investment in clean cooking solutions will be high on the agenda, particularly in light of the commitments made by African nations to advance energy access.
Access to clean cooking solutions remains one of Africa’s most pressing energy challenges. Over 900 million people on the continent still rely on traditional biomass, such as wood and charcoal, for cooking. The health, environmental and economic consequences are severe – household air pollution from these fuels contributes to over 600,000 premature deaths annually, while deforestation and carbon emissions continue to rise. While electrification projects are a major focus of Africa’s energy transition, clean cooking remains an urgent issue that requires targeted investment and policy support.
The Fund is a step in the right direction and demonstrates global commitment to accelerating energy access and supporting Africa’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. The World Bank has pledged $22 billion to support the initiative, while the African Development Bank has committed $18.2 billion. Additional contributions include $2.65 billion from the Islamic Development Bank and $1 billion from the OPEC Fund, highlighting strong financial backing from major international institutions.
Several African countries have demonstrated strong commitments to expanding clean cooking access through national policies, targeted financing mechanisms and public-private partnerships. Kenya, seeking universal access by 2028, is advancing LPG expansion, electric cooking and bioethanol alternatives with support from private sector investment and international partnerships. By subsidising LPG and investing in infrastructure, the country has significantly increased adoption rates.
Neighbouring Tanzania is integrating clean cooking solutions into its national electrification plan and broader energy transition strategy, supported by a dedicated National Clean Cooking Strategy. Meanwhile, Ghana has adopted a multi-pronged approach, enhancing the affordability of LPG and promoting efficient biomass stoves. The country is also raising public awareness of the health benefits of clean cooking, while encouraging local manufacturing of stoves and fuel alternatives.
The newly launched energy fund not only works to expand electricity access, but also to catalyse economic opportunities by powering industries, businesses and households. Reliable energy is a fundamental enabler of economic growth, and investments in clean cooking align with broader energy access goals by reducing health costs, increasing productivity and improving gender equality. AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 provides a platform for stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in clean cooking and broader energy access initiatives.
Discussions will focus on mobilising financing for clean cooking projects, including public-private partnerships and carbon credit mechanisms; strategies for integrating clean cooking into national electrification plans; and best practices from leading African countries and how their policies can be replicated across the continent. Discussions will also focus on scaling up investment in clean energy infrastructure, including off-grid electrification and innovative financing mechanisms for clean cooking technologies.
With the launch of the Africa Energy Fund and growing momentum around clean cooking investments, Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its energy transition. Achieving universal energy access requires a multi-faceted approach that includes large-scale electrification projects, off-grid solutions and immediate interventions in clean cooking.
AEW 2025 provides an opportunity for governments, businesses and investors to align their strategies and secure funding to drive impact. The commitment to connecting 300 million Africans to cleaner energy is ambitious, but with the right policies and investments, it is within reach – and clean cooking solutions must be a central part of the conversation.
Malawi, in its role as Chair of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group on Climate Change, will host a two-day strategy meeting from April 15 to 16, 2025, in Blantyre. The meeting will bring together climate negotiators, government officials, and key partners from across the LDCs to review progress, address key concerns, and coordinate LDCs approach ahead of crucial international climate change negotiations.
Chair of the Least Developed Countries, Evans Njewa
This will be the first major gathering of the LDC Group since the outcomes of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting aims to reflect on the gaps left by COP29 and agree on strategies that will ensure the needs of vulnerable nations are fully addressed at COP30.
The meeting will also serve as a preparation for the upcoming 62nd sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB62) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to take place in June 2025 in Bonn, Germany.
The group will deliberate on how to access the $300 billion in annual climate finance pledged by 2035 and explore modalities for finalising the roadmap to mobilise $1.3 trillion in climate funding. A key priority will be unlocking timely and effective support from the newly operational Loss and Damage Fund.
Delegates will also reflect on the need for developed countries to enhance and implement more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the outcomes of the Global Stocktake. Furthermore, the meeting will focus on strengthening indicators and finalising the framework to effectively measure progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA).
Evans Njewa, Chair of the LDC Group, underlined the urgency of the meeting, saying: “This meeting gives the LDCs a chance to regroup after COP29 and ensure our priorities are synchronised and clear ahead of COP30. As the impacts of climate change grow more severe, especially for our countries, we must push for real action, secure the finance that has been promised to us, and ensure that our people have access to adaptation support and clean energy solutions.
“These outcomes will be further refined following the SB62 sessions, during the LDC Ministerial Meeting. As the climate crisis deepens, developed countries must honour their commitments – not as an act of charity, but as a matter of justice, equity, and historical responsibility.”
The Managing Director of Anambra State Erosion, Watershed and Climate Change Agency (ANSEWCCA), Prof. Philip Phil-Eze, says no fewer than 160 communities in the state are at the risk of gully erosion menace.
Erosion site in Awka, Anambra State
Phil-Eze said this at a one-day sensitisation workshop on the use of “Local Knowledge to Combat Erosion” in Awka, the state capital, on Friday.
The workshop was organised by Environment Development Initiative for Africa (EDIA), a non-governmental organisation on environmental sustainability, in collaboration with ANSEWCCA
Phil-Eze, who presented a paper titled “Expanding Interventions in the Control of Soil Erosion in Anambra State Through Local Action”, said the state was one of the most degraded and erosion-ravaged landscapes in Africa.
He said soil erosion was as a result of a number of factors including natural and man made, and called for pragmatic local remedial measures and approaches towards preventing the menace by nipping it in the bud.
According to Phil-Eze, 160 communities out of the 179 communities in the state are facing erosion hazards.
“Natural causes of erosion menace include intensity of rainfall, flood/runoff, lithology (loose soil type), topography and scarce vegetation cover.
“Man-made causes include the culture of negligence, cutting down trees, indiscriminate waste disposal, lack of harvesting rainwater, sand mining, modern roofing styles and interlock tiles, inadequate knowledge of the environment, lack of involvement of the local communities in erosion control.
“Others are poor termination of drainage channels, wrongly terminated or diverted channels by contractors during construction, land use patterns in buildings and developments without plans to accommodate erosion and unhealthy farming practice,” he said.
Phil-Eze warned residents to desist from unhealthy environmental practices which had the potential to exacerbate the menace.
Prof. Emma Ezenwaji, the Director of Research and Publication for EDIA, said the objective of the exercise was to encourage positive behavioral attitude towards environmental sustainability.
He said the capacity building workshop was timely and critical considering the fact that Anambra was a serious concern in terms of erosion, flooding and other environmental hazards.
According to him, this event is engaging, interactive and participatory to ensure effective transfer of needed knowledge and skills.
Dr Felix Odimegwu, Commissioner for Environment, commended the organisers of the programme which he described as “a timely intervention”.
Odimegwu, who was represented by Mr Tochukwu Obodogha, the Permanent Secretary, said prevention was the best approach in erosion control.
According to him, the administration of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo prioritises environmental sustainability, and the ministry would continue to encourage environmental best practices in the state.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Friday, April 11, 2025, said that the nation’s crude oil reserves stood at 37.28 billion barrels (bb) as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive of NUPRC
The commission also said that Nigeria’s gas reserves hit 210.54 trillion Cubic Feet (tcf).
Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, who stated this said that oil and condensate reserves stood at 31.44bb and 5.84bb respectively, amounting to a total of 37.28 bb.
The figure is against the 37.50 bb of proven crude oil reserves and proven natural gas reserves 209.26 tcf recorded in 2024.
Komolafe said the Associated Gas and Non-Associated Gas reserves stood at 101.03 tcf and 109.51 tcf, respectively, resulting in total gas reserves of 210.54 tcf.
According to Komolafe, the commission in keeping with its mandate as enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021), is committed to driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the upstream oil and gas sector.
He assured enhancing the growth of oil and gas reserves towards ensuring sustainable increase in production for shared prosperity, as articulated in the Regulatory Action Plan for 2024 and the Near Term.
“Against the foregoing, I am pleased to present to you an overview of the nation’s oil, condensate, associated gas, and non-associated gas reserves as of January 1, 2025, as follows:
“Crude Oil and Condensate reserves stands at 31.44bb and 5.84bb respectively, amounting to a total of 37.28bb.
“Associated Gas and Non-Associated Gas reserves stands at 101.03 tcf and 109.51 tcf, respectively, resulting in total gas reserves of 210.54 tcf.
“The Reserves Life Index is 64 Years and 93 Years for Oil and Gas, respectively.
“In view of the above, and in furtherance of Chapter 1, Part III, Section 7 (g), (i), (j), (k), (m), (q), (r), and other powers enabling me in this respect, I, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, CCE, hereby declare the total oil and condensate reserves of 37.28bb.
“And total gas reserves of 210.54 tcf as the official National Petroleum Reserves Position as of Jan. 1, 2025,’’ he said.
Nigeria’s gas export has dipped following three sabotage attacks on a major pipeline in Bayelsa State which feeds the Nigeria Liquid Natural Gas (NLNG) export terminal in Bonny, Rivers State.
Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC, Wale Tinubu
The Ogboinbiri-Obiobi 24-inch Gas Pipeline between Angiama and Angiamagbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa was blown up on three spots on April 3, 2025.
Oando PLC, operators of the facility, confirmed on Friday, April 11, that the breached pipeline has been shut down to avert further pollution and to pave way for investigation.
The confirmation is contained in a statement issued by Idongesit Edet, Assistant Manager, Public Relations and Internal Communications at Oando PLC.
“Oando PLC confirms three separate attacks on its pipelines over the past week.
“In line with best practices, the company immediately activated its emergency response plans and commenced containment efforts at the affected sites to minimize environmental impact.
“The company also immediately deployed its leak repair teams to the affected sites and is working closely with relevant authorities to promptly carry out a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV),” Edet stated.
JIV is a statutory probe into every reported oil/gas leak incident by regulators, operator and host community to ascertain the cause of leak, volume of leak and impacted areas.
According to Oando, the assessment by the joint investigation team will help determine the extent as well as the root cause of the sabotage, which will enable the company to implement lasting solutions.
“Following the JIV, Oando will initiate full scale repairs on the affected pipelines towards ensuring operations resume as quickly as possible, whilst prioritizing the safety of people, the protection of the environment, and well-being of the communities.
“The company is committed to providing further updates as more information becomes available,” Oando stated.
Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, has called for deliberate efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change on society.
Participants at the public hearing on the Nasarawa Climate Change Bill
The speaker made the call while declaring open a public hearing on the Nasarawa Climate Change Bill, organised by the House Committee on Housing and Environment on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Lafia, the state capital.
He condemned harmful human activities that are causing harm to public health, the safety of humans and animals, and contributing to environmental degradation.
Jatau, who lamented the negative impacts of climate change, urged participants to make contributions that would assist the Assembly in passing a law capable of addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
Represented by the Member, Doma South Constituency, Mr Musa Ibrahim, the speaker reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to addressing climate change in the state.
“Climate change has become a serious issue of concern among the international community of nations.
“Hence, the need to join forces and come up with workable laws that will help to mitigate the devastating effects of this menace.
“The international community is deeply concerned about the situation and is working hard to provide solutions.
“Nasarawa State cannot afford to be a bystander, this is what informed the Assembly’s decision to propose this law,” he said.
Jatau explained that the bill is a private member’s bill sponsored by the Chairman of the Housing and Environment Committee, Mr. Mohammed Omadefu, in partnership with GIFSEP and OXFAM.
GIFSEP stands for Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation.
He appreciated all who took part in the public hearing, saying their participation reflected genuine concern for climate change issues.
“And how to address the challenge before it causes serious damage to the health and wellbeing of the people,” he added.
Chairman of the Committee and sponsor of the bill, Mr. Mohammed Omadefu, stated that the bill was developed in collaboration with GIFSEP and OXFAM, international NGOs focused on environmental sustainability.
“The bill was the result of discussions with the NGOs, who deemed it necessary for the state to have a legal framework to mitigate the effects of climate change,” he said.
He added that, once enacted, the law would position Nasarawa among states eligible to benefit from upcoming international climate financing initiatives.
During the hearing, Executive Director of GIFSEP, Dr David Michael, noted that Nasarawa is highly vulnerable to climate change due to human and industrial activities impacting the environment.
He called on both the government and citizens to work together to implement people-friendly policies aimed at mitigating climate change for the benefit of the state.
Experts say African governments must act urgently to protect jobs and livelihoods as climate change threatens 83 per cent of Africa’s jobs and the labour market.
UN Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Claver Gatete
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), said this in a statement on its website.
The experts spoke at a high-level side event of the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD).
The event was organised by the Macroeconomic Policy, Finance and Governance Division of the UN ECA.
It focused on the findings of the Economic Report on Africa 2023 and 2024.
Ms. Nadia Ouedraogo, an Economic Affairs Officer at ECA, revealed that informal employment accounted for 83 per cent of all jobs in Africa in 2024.
Ouedraogo said sectors such as agriculture, construction, and services sectors were highly vulnerable to climate-induced shocks.
“Women and youth are especially at risk of job and income losses due to environmental degradation, erratic weather patterns and seasonal disruptions,” she said.
Moderating the session, Ms. Zuzana Schwidrowski, Director of the Macroeconomic Policy Division, said climate change was not only destroying livelihoods but also threatening financial and macroeconomic stability across Africa.
“While these climate-related shocks are eroding growth and fiscal buffers, they also present opportunities for transformation through green innovation and investment,” Schwidrowski said.
In his remarks, Mr. Sam Koojo, Assistant Commissioner at Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, called for stronger partnerships between governments, the private sector and development partners.
“We must collaborate, co-create solutions, and prioritise climate action that drives job creation and inclusive growth,” he said.
Echoing the urgency, Mr. Andrew Allieu, a Senior Economist with the ILO Regional Office for Africa, warned that climate change could displace millions and widen social inequalities.
“The livelihoods of 1.2 billion workers who depend on natural resources are at risk.
” Heat stress alone is already causing a 2.3 per cent loss in working hours and that could translate to 14 million jobs lost by 2030,” he said.
Mr. Etienne Espagne, Senior Climate Economist at the World Bank, stressed the need for coordinated regional action to build high-skill, climate-resilient jobs.
“Aligning supply chains with regional strengths will reduce risks and ensure shared prosperity. Early investment in renewables and innovation is essential to secure green jobs,” Espagne added.
Also speaking, Ms. Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, emphasised that public-private partnerships are key to attracting green investments and fostering inclusive development.
“Women must be fully included in the green transition not just as beneficiaries, but as leaders in decision-making and innovation,” she said.
Panelists also raised concern about projected economic losses, with a one per cent rise in temperature potentially cutting Africa’s GDP by 2.2 per cent by 2030, particularly impacting West Africa.
They warned that without targeted policies, the shift away from fossil fuels could worsen inequality, especially in West and Central Africa.
The experts estimated that the carbon market alone could create up to 400 million jobs by 2050, in addition to those in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.
The session concluded with calls to scale up reskilling programmes for youth and informal workers, strengthen social protection, and unlock innovative financing to accelerate Africa’s green transition.
The Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan (2024-2044) has projected the fast-developing axis of Ibeju-Lekki for tourism, industrial, residential, and agricultural developments, among others.
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, speaking during the final stakeholders’ meeting at the Lekki LCDA Secretariat
This was made known on Friday, April 11, 2025, by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, during the final stakeholders’ meeting in Lekki LCDA Secretariat to ratify the provisions of the Model City Plan.
Olumide, who highlighted the objectives and benefits of the Plan, said that its preparation marked a significant milestone in the development of Ibeju-Lekki, the emerging growth pole of Lagos State.
“The 20-year plan aims to create a sustainable, flexible, and dynamic global community, enhancing the area’s economic potential in Agriculture, Tourism, Blue and Border Economy, and Marine activities,” he said.
He added that the Lagos State Government, in recognition of the growth potential of the axis, had mandated the review of the Lekki Comprehensive Master Plan and the preparation of separate Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan to pay adequate attention to challenges emerging from the division of entire Lekki corridor project area into two.
He said that the aim of the Plan was to transform Ibeju-Lekki into a sustainable, flexible, conducive, adaptable and dynamic global community where people could live, work, play, prosper and enjoy a safe decent built environment.
He said that the Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan had taken cognisance of the T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda and major development projects in the area, including Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Seaport and Alaro City, among others.
Other projects that have launched Ibeju-Lekki into global prominence include Lekki International Airport, Green-Line Rail Project, and Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
He said that, to unlock the full potential of the area and create thriving communities, the Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan had prioritised the provision of mass transit of people and goods, youth empowerment, social inclusion, technology, and integrated community development.
He enjoined all stakeholders to embrace the plan and play active role in shaping the future of Ibeju-Lekki through the forward-looking Plan that is part of Lagos State’s broader vision to create well-planned, economically vibrant and sustainable cities, in tandem with the T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of making Lagos a 21st Century Economy.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, said that the Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan was presented to the public for final ratification after the Ministry had approved the previous stages from the consultants, MOA Planners Limited, which was awarded the project in line with the blueprint of the State Government.
He explained that the Plan had earlier gone through different stages, including the inception and baseline report, the draft final Plan and the mandatory 28-day public inspection of the draft Plan, which was carried out from February 26 to April 1, 2024 in five strategic locations, including Ibeju-Lekki Local General Secretariat, Lekki LCDA Secretariat, Epe Local General Secretariat, LASPPPPA Headquarters and the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LCDA, Abdulahi Sesan Oluwa, and his Lekki LCDA counterpart, Rasak Kasali, expressed satisfaction with the plan’s boundary capture and requested a one-month grace period to submit a joint input to further enrich the Plan.
The meeting was attended by Obas, Baales, former Council Chairmen, Community leaders, market men and women, and other stakeholders who participated actively and offered suggestions and feedback that would be incorporated into the plan for it to reflect the people’s vision for Ibeju-Lekki’s development.