Tinubu: My administration committed to sustainable solutions to safeguard environment

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the environment and implementing policies that promote public health.

Speaking at the maiden edition of the National Environment Health Excellence Awards (NEHEA) on Tuesday in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted the need for collaboration in tackling environmental challenges.

The president, represented by George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation, noted that climate change, environmental degradation, and emerging health risks require urgent and sustained attention.

He said the government, individuals and businesses must contribute to sustainability, adding that farmers should adopt climate-smart techniques while companies must invest in green technology.

“Together, we shall continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to improve our environment and public health. We will prioritise the people and the planet,” he said.

“The global challenges of climate change, environmental degradation and emerging health risks demand urgent and sustained attention. We cannot afford complacency.

“We must embrace innovation, collaboration and investment in sustainable solutions to safeguard our environment and public health for future generations. The road ahead demands boldness.

“Let us remain steadfast in pursuing a healthier and more sustainable Nigeria. I charge you all to be the generation that bridges the gap between promise and action.

“Let us leave behind a Nigeria where forests breathe, rivers run clean, and children thrive under skies untainted by pollution.

“We must embrace innovation, collaboration and investment in sustainable solutions to safeguard our environment and public health for future generations. The road ahead demands boldness.”

Tinubu commended the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) for its dedication to improving environmental health standards and practices across the country.

He described environmental health professionals as the silent protectors shielding communities from preventable diseases, climate threats, and ecological decay.

During the event, the president was honoured as the Grand Patron of the National Environment and Public Health Association of Nigeria (NEPHAN) and awarded the title of ‘Life Fellow’ of the Society for Environmental and Public Health of Nigeria (SEPHON).

The event also saw the unveiling of the National Environmental Health Practice Regulations 2025 and the launch of the premises-based national greenhouse gas (GHG) emission monitoring programme.