Lagos state environmental protection agency, LASEPA has called on educational institutions in the state, to employ academic solutions in preserving the environment, in the face of risks and harmful human practices.
General manager of the agency, Tunde Ajayi said this during a visit to the Lagos State University (LASU) Vice Chancellor; Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello, to explore collaboration opportunities to strengthen the drive for a sustainable environment in the State.
During the meeting, Ajayi emphasized the need for a partnership between the expertise of academia as the source of research development and the government agency as the policy maker for knowledge transfer, and maximise environmental protection opportunities.
According to him, LASEPA has structures that can support extensive researches with reliable database for research development, the Agency’s Air Quality Index report, the use of LASEPA E-Library for further environmental studies, and E-Waste management among others.
The VC, Olatunji Bello applauded the team for collaborating with the University and expressed willingness to invest in laboratory research, carbon emissions control, student internship, data analysis, environmental sanitation and technological innovations.