The Managing Director of Lekki Free Zone Development Company (LFZDC), Dai Shunfa. Has said his organisation remains committed to advancing green energy adoption and mitigating climate-related risks.

Mr Dai made the pledge during an interview in Lagos.

He said the company remained determined to climate-resilient and eco-friendly business environment.

According to him, the zone is intensifying efforts to attract renewable energy enterprises, including solar technology manufacturers, in line with its sustainability strategy.

He said, “We are promoting clean-energy investment while ensuring that development within the free zone follows global sustainability standards. Our goal is to reduce pollution, lower emissions and support companies operating here with environmentally responsible infrastructure and resources.’’

Mr Dai also said comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is compulsory for all incoming enterprises before operations begin.

” It’s a requirement designed to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reduce industrial pollution,” he said.

According to him, LFZDC has also deployed climate-response infrastructure across the zone.

He noted that several man-made structures were originally developed to prevent flooding and erosion.

He stated that these had now been re-purposed to serve recreational and sports activities to benefit surrounding communities.

Mr Dai said the company’s sustainability drive would underpin long-term growth, strengthen investor confidence and contribute to national climate-action goals.

“We are working to build a world-class industrial platform where economic growth aligns with climate responsibility,” he said.

The Senior Manager, Legal and Compliance, Toluwaleke Adeyele, also said the company had tightened its regulatory framework to ensure that industries within the zone uphold environmental best practices.

“We require every prospective investor to complete rigorous environmental assessment procedures. This enables us to monitor environmental risk, ensure eco-friendly production, and safeguard communities around the zone,” he said.

Mr Adeyele said many enterprises operating in the zone now use a local power plant rather than diesel-powered generators in order to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.

He also added that LFZDC remained committed to addressing further stakeholder questions on sustainable industrial development, cleaner energy adoption and waste-control systems.

The zone houses major industrial and logistics players.

It is strategically positioned near the Lekki Deep Seaport, oil refinery and other large-scale investments targeted at expanding Nigeria’s economic capacity.

Established in 2006, the Lekki Free Zone Development Company is located on the Lekki Peninsula in the southeastern part of Lagos State, approximately 50 kilometres from downtown Lagos.

It covers a total planned area of 30 square kilometres and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the Lagoon to the north.

The zone is 70 kilometres from Lagos International Airport and 10 kilometres from the new international airport.

It is also 50 kilometres from the Lagos Apapa Port and just three kilometres from the Lekki Deep Sea Port.

The zone focuses on industries such as fine chemicals, manufacturing, assembly, fossil oil storage, commercial logistics and real estate.

As of June 2025, a total of 134 enterprises had signed investment agreements.

Of these, 65 are currently in operation including Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, CANDEL Company Limited, HENAN D.R. Construction Group Co. Ltd., and Langsung Electric FZE while 10 more are under construction.

(NAN)