The event, attended by dignitaries including the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to Lagos, Weert Borner, served as a platform to foster collaboration between Nigeria and Germany in tackling climate change. Notable figures from the University of Lagos management also graced the occasion.
Professor Lucien Obinna Chukwu, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Unilag, opened the event with a warm welcome address, emphasizing the significance of academic engagement in addressing climate change challenges as well as the school’s longstanding partnership with Germany, citing previous collaborations with Germany through initiatives like the German Academic Exchange Service.