By Michael Ofulue , Osogbo

The Osun State Government has unveiled its Climate-Smart Investment Portfolio at the maiden edition of the Southwest Post-Conference Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Renewable Energy, themed “From Vision to Action: Localizing Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Legislative Agenda.”

Speaking on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Oasis Events and Conference Centre in Osogbo, Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi highlighted key initiatives designed to advance the state’s energy transition and climate resilience efforts.

Adewusi announced the unveiling of the Draft Osun State Renewable Energy Policy, which aims to establish a robust legislative and institutional framework to support an inclusive and sustainable energy transition at the sub-national level.

Also launched was the Draft Osun State Climate Action Plan, developed through consultations with environmental experts, grassroots communities, and development partners. These documents form part of Osun’s broader climate vision, anchored on sustainability, innovation, and intergenerational equity.

Adeleke, in his address delivered by his Deputy Governor, Adewusi declared the two-day event open and emphasised the broader purpose of the roundtable:

“We are not just generating megawatts—we are generating ownership, inclusion, and dignity. The power we seek is not only electrical; it is political, social, and transformational.”

” As part of its climate-smart initiatives, Osun State also unveiled:The IMOLE Solar Lantern Project, with the promise of “One Child, One Lantern” to ensure that every child, regardless of location, has access to light for studying and dreaming;

“The Osun State Recycling Hub, to promote circular economy practices; Electric Motorcycles, as part of a push for cleaner mobility; Green Clubs in Schools, to instill environmental consciousness among young people.

” A sample of the solar lantern was included in each delegate’s conference bag, serving both as a symbolic gesture and a practical tool.

“Let it reminds you of a child in Iwo, Ifetedo, or Ikire whose dreams now shine a little brighter,” the Governor said.

He called on regional stakeholders to deepen collaboration, urging lawmakers to enact bold climate legislation, scholars to ground policy in research, and development partners to invest more in local solutions.

“In Osun, ‘Imole De’ is more than a slogan—it is a statement of purpose. And today, that light becomes solar, clean, fair, and just.”

In her remarks, Professor Chinwe Obuaku, Consultant to the Osun State Government on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, emphasised that the objective of the post-conference roundtable was to translate national renewable energy goals into localised, actionable strategies.

She stressed the need for job creation, inclusive growth, and equitable access to clean energy in Osun and across the Southwest region.