The EY West Africa Energy Leader, John Uwajumogu, says experts will be sharing their knowledge and expertise on climate change solutions, being the biggest challenge currently faced by humanity.
According to a statement by the company, Uwajumogu said this when speaking about the virtual webinar themed, “Climate Change and its Implications for the Nigerian Energy Industry.”
He said, “This particular webinar would be zeroing in on key topics, including the global focus on environmental, social and governance best practices, which have been intensified in the last decade, adding that this traction is driven by the realization that inclusive, sustainable development can only happen when these sustainability concepts are prioritized in individual and institutional activities and strategic decision making.
“The biggest challenge humanity currently faces is climate change and global warming and if urgent actions are not taken, this could significantly disrupt human activities and businesses.
“As a global leader in the climate change and sustainability thought leadership and consulting space, EY is bringing together thought leaders within the EY network and in the corporate and public sector space to dissect the evolving implications and opportunities available to businesses and institutions operating in the Nigerian economy.”
Uwajumogu confirmed that the speakers and panelists were drawn from business executives, government officials and policymakers, who would be sharing knowledge and expertise on pressing global and national challenges such as growing social inequality, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, natural disasters and many more, emphasising the need for urgent corrective actions.
On the rationale behind the event, the sector leader pointed to the need to enhance understanding of the Nigeria Climate Change Act and its impact on the Nigerian corporate environment, deepen insights on the dynamics, risks, gains and opportunities that the establishment of the Act brought to private and public entities, in addition to building capacity on integrating climate action into business practices and strategic decision-making, among others.
The statement noted that the Executive Vice-President of Oando Clean Energy Limited, Ogunbanjo Ademola, and the Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Seplat Energy, Dr. Chioma Nwachuku, will be leading other notable speakers and panelists to the second edition of the EY West Africa Energy Sector monthly technical webcast series, holding on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
It read, “The one-day virtual event is in the wake of the passing of the Nigeria Climate Change Act and inauguration of the National Council on Climate Change by President Buhari, the imperatives of meeting the
