Philip Izoma Asiodu, CFR, CON, President, Board of Trustees, Speech for 2016 Walk for Nature Event Of The Nigerian Conservation Foundation, in Collaboration With The Lagos State, Ministry Of The Environment, At The State House, Marina, Lagos, On October 15, 2016. His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, Commissioners and senior officials, Friends of Nature, Gentlemen of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the National Executive Council and Management of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), I hereby welcome everyone to this year’s edition of Walk for Nature, as organised by NCF in conjunction with the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment. Thank you all for participating in the education and awareness march today and I am especially grateful to the Lagos State Government for the continued support for this very important event that has proven successful over the years in promoting sustainable environmental practices. The Foundation’s profound gratitude also goes to the sponsors and partners of this year: Chevron Nigeria Limited, Fidelity Bank Plc., A.G. Leventis Nigeria Plc., UACN Property Development Company Plc., Fan Milk Plc. and Seven Up Bottling Company Plc. It is encouraging to be part of this exercise with you, public…