The Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders, including traditional leaders, civil society, and development partners, to support and collaborate with the government in protecting all wetlands across the state. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Tajudeen Gaji, during the 2026 World Wetlands Celebration held at the Yafin Jetty, Yafin, Badagry. He said this year’s theme, “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” highlighted the deep connection between wetlands, cultural practices, and traditional knowledge systems of communities around the world. He added that the theme also emphasised how time-honoured knowledge systems play a vital role in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity. In some cases, the degradation has resulted from a lack of synergy and an existing knowledge gap between modern policymaking and traditional knowledge systems.

Source: Punch February 06, 2026 02:01 UTC