New Telegraph 
The Lagos State Government has called for adoption of sustainable environmental practices and policies that prioritised the Ozone Layer protection The General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr Babatunde Ajayi, made the call in his welcome address at the World Ozone Day celebration yesterday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the global community set aside September 16 every year to mark the International Day for Protection of the Ozone Layer.
The theme of the 2024 edition is “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action”. “As responsible citizens, it is our duty to adopt sustainable practices, reduce the use of ozone-depleting substances, and support policies that prioritise ozone layer protection.
“We all need to be stewards of our planet, ensuring a secure future for generations to come,” Ajayi said. The general manager said the theme of the celebration, “Montreal Protocol:
Advancing Climate Action,” resonated deeply with our shared commitment to protecting the environment. He added that the theme also reflected the Montreal Protocol’s crucial role in both protecting the ozone layer and driving broader climate action initiatives globally as well as fostering recovery and mitigating climate change.
According to him, phasing out ozone-depleting substances has proven to be a powerful tool for climate action that has helped slow global warming. “The rising temperatures are leading to increased use of cooling systems like refrigerators and air conditioners, which in turn, worsen the temperature rise, creating a vicious cycle.
“The timing of this yearly event is a perfect opportunity to set ambitious conservation goals, refocus environmental priorities, and be optimistic about protecting the Ozone layer,” Ajayi said.
He noted that as part of measures taken to curb these problems, the Lagos state government, on Sept. 11, held a stakeholders engagement and launched a Greenhouse Gas (GHGs) registry for the state.
