By Adamu David
The federal government has unveiled the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Monitoring Programme (NGHGEMP) in collaboration with Netzence, aimed at promoting a healthier and more sustainable environment for Nigerians.
President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the event said the initiative underscores his administration’s commitment to ensuring clean air, safe water, and sustainable practices for all citizens.
The launch coincided with the 2025 Environmental Health Excellence Awards, organized by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), to recognize individuals and organizations contributing to environmental health.
He noted that the tasks ahead demand boldness and transformative initiatives and listed the policies as: the National Environmental Health Regulation 2024: A comprehensive framework to address pollution, waste management, and sanitation inequities;The Greenhouse Gas Emission Register: A data-driven tool to track and reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint;The Carbon Analysis Framework: A roadmap for industries to transition toward renewable energy and sustainable practices; The Carbon Print Certificate: A national standard recognizing eco-conscious businesses and communities.
President Tinubu, however, said these policies will only thrive with partnership. “The Government cannot act alone. From the farmer adopting climate-smart techniques to the corporation investing in green technology, every Nigerian has a role to play.”
Addressing newsmen after the ceremony, Dr. Sadiq Sani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Netzence Sustainability Limited, one of the awardees, said the organization has built the first-of-its-kind technology across the world that tracks and monitors carbon emissions in real-time.
He said Netzence is committed to contributing to the eradication of climate change.
“The government is working hard and in collaboration with Netzence and EHCON to see how environmental health can be better improved,” Sani said, adding, “What we have done is to improve the skills of environmental health specialists and practitioners in this field.
