By Ajibola Adedoye
The Tantita Security Services, has suggested the adoption of carbon credit schemes which will see Nigerian littoral communities earning over N320million yearly.
The Administrative Director, Operations, Tantita Security, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, made this recommendation while delivering the Guest Lecture at the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI) 4th Periodic Symposium and Workshop, in Lagos, on Tuesday.
In his presentation titled: “Achieving Blue Growth In A Changing Climate-Integrating the Coastal Communities”, Enisuoh bared that Tantita Security realised the significance carbon credits in a shot to give results to the gross pollution in the Niger-Delta region.
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He inversely noted that one mature tree could absorb 80kg of CO₂ from the atmosphere in a year and noted that several advanced countries had espoused the carbon credit action to save their terrain.
“If we allocate 50,000 trees per littoral community, One carbon credit is equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide which is valued at $50. CO ₂ immersion per year = 80 kg x 50,000 Trees = 4,000,000kg. Earning 4,000,000kg x$50/1,000-$200,00/уear. $ 200,000 x 1,600- N320, 000,000 annually,” Enisuoh explained.
He, however, lamented that despite the recent signing of the Climate Change Act by Nigeria, the federal government is still investing in the accession of diesel- powered trains.
While pointing out that Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) could change carbon neutralize for finances that could be conducted into harborage robotization, Enisuoh admonished maritime operators to approach the innovative conception with a sincere concern about the terrain and not financial interest.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, while declaring the workshop open, encouraged the participants to contribute feasible suggestions to addressing the multitudinous challenges in the blue economy.
Oyetola, who was represented by Prof. Stephen Fakinlede, reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to safety and sustainable blue economy.
Earlier, President of AFMESI, Dr Felicia Mogo, maintained that the action was concentrated on establishing innovative backing mechanisms that support blue frugality systems across Africa.
“We aim to attract investment in sustainable ocean diligence, from eco-friendly monoculture to renewable marine energy, and to insure that these investments profit the communities most in need. We will work with fiscal institutions, government agencies, private associations, among others to achieve this goal.
“Over the years, AFMESI has supported multitudinous systems and enterprise in Nigeria, and across Africa, aimed at guarding our marine ecosystems, empowering littoral communities, and advancing policy fabrics that support sustainable marine practices,” she remarked.
The event was graced by several prestigious Nigerian maritime bigwigs including the Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji; Secretary General of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central African Region (Abuja MoU), Capt. Sunday Umoren; Managing Director of Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), Barr.(Mrs.) Adesuwa Ladoja; President, Ocean ministers Foundation (OAF), Hon. Olaitan Williams; among others.
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