The Lagos State Government says it will phase out ozone-depleting substances to mend the ozone layer and improve energy efficiency in the cooling sector.
Mrs Belinda Odeneye, permanent secretary, Office of the Environmental Services, said this during a webinar session themed ‘Montreal Protocol: Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool’ organised by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
She said the government will strengthen its efforts through an awareness campaign and monitor the work of technicians and related associations in the cooling sector to ensure the removal of harmful substances. depleting the ozone layer.
Odeneye said, “The Montreal Protocol started as a global agreement to protect the ozone layer, a job it has done well, making it one of the most successful environmental agreements to date.
“A united global effort to phase out ozone-depleting substances means that today, the hole in the ozone layer is healing and in turn is protecting human health, economies and ecosystems.
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“As this year’s World Ozone Day seeks to highlight, the Montreal Protocol does so much more – such as slowing climate change and helping to boost energy efficiency in the cooling sector, which contributes to food security.”
Dr Dolapo Fasawe, the general manager, in his speech listed the benefits of the cooling sector including health and wellness in the built environment, 15% labour productivity, reduced loss and waste food charges, etc.
She revealed that the agency will work with stakeholders to embark on active awareness campaigns in various refrigeration and air-conditioning markets in the state to educate about the necessity to permanently protect the ozone layer.
