THE Council for Renewable Energy in Nigeria (CREN) has lauded the introduction of the “Police Go Green Initiative” by the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun.
CREN said the initiative will not only help reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also lead to cost savings in the long run, and provide opportunities for eco-friendly transportation methods within the Force, such as the transition from petrol vehicles to Electric and Gas Conversion Vehicles.
The Police Go Green Initiative, known as the “Nigeria Police Emission Reduction Programme,” is a response to the growing concerns over climate change and environmental degradation, which has become a major threat to the people’s future.
The President of CREN, Dr Sunny Akpoyibo, called on various stakeholders and the general public to support the initiative as it will not only facilitate Nigeria’s achievement of the Net-Zero goal but also improve the living conditions of thousands of security officers and their families.
“By taking proactive steps towards environmental sustainability, Nigeria sets an example for other countries in Africa and beyond and noted that one of the key aspects of the initiative is the adoption of renewable energy sources,” Akpoyibo said.
Akpoyibo said CREN, in its findings, observed that through this initiative, the Nigeria Police Force will be setting the stage to transition from traditional energy sources to solar power and other renewable energy alternatives.
