Lagos Govt, NCF Mobilise for 20th Walk for Nature, Call for Climate Action
LAGOS, October 13, 2026: The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in partnership with Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and Chevron Nigeria Limited, will host the 20th edition of its flagship environmental advocacy walk, Walk for Nature, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The event, themed “Inspired for Climate Action,” will hold at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, with participants expected to walk from Makanjuola Hall by 7:00 a.m.
In a joint statement on Monday, the organisers said the anniversary edition will rally Nigerians to move beyond awareness to concrete action to protect nature and build climate resilience, amid growing climate risks in Lagos.
Walk for Nature is LASG/NCF’s flagship advocacy platform that brings together government, corporate organisations, students, communities and other stakeholders to spotlight pressing environmental challenges. Over the years, it has addressed wildlife and biodiversity conservation, pollution, plastic waste, land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
This year’s edition, the organisers said, places climate action at the centre, with emphasis on practical action, responsible choices and collective responsibility.
“For Lagos, climate change is no longer a distant threat,” the statement noted. “Rising temperatures, extreme rainfall, flooding, sea-level rise and loss of natural ecosystems are shaping daily realities.”
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said: “Lagos understands the urgency of climate action because our people experience environmental change daily. Government has a responsibility to strengthen resilience and improve environmental management, but government cannot do it alone. Citizens must also take responsibility for how they use and protect the environment. The 20th Walk for Nature is an important platform to inspire that behavioural change and remind every Lagosian of their role in building a cleaner, safer and more climate-resilient city.”
The organisers, urged Nigerians particularly Lagosians to turn inspiration into everyday action by reducing waste and plastic use, desisting from dumping refuse in canals and wetlands, planting and protecting trees, conserving wetlands, adopting climate-smart lifestyles and supporting nature-based solutions.
The Director-General of NCF, Dr. Joseph Onoja, said: “Climate change is no longer a conversation about the future. Nigerians are already experiencing its impacts through flooding, heat, displacement, food insecurity and growing pressure on livelihoods. The 20th Walk for Nature is therefore a call to move from awareness to action. The forests, wetlands, mangroves and other ecosystems around us are part of our climate defence. When we protect nature, we are also protecting our communities, our economy and our future.”
The 20th anniversary edition of the Walk for Nature will feature special programming and youth-focused engagements, recognising the critical role of young Nigerians in shaping the country’s environmental future. A waste-bin donation exercise is also planned to reinforce responsible waste management as climate action.
Participation is free. Over 2,000 participants are expected. Registration is ongoing at bit.ly/20thWFN2026.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Olusomi Oduguwa
Head, Communications & Corporate Branding, Nigerian Conservation Foundation
olusomi.oduguwa@ncfnigeria.org +234 805 561 1253
