Oyo State brought a full delegation to COP31 in Turkey to push its climate action plan, OYCAP 2026-2040. The team included the state Commissioner for Environment, the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, the Special Adviser on Donor Interventions, and the chairman of the House committee on environment. They attended investment forums, negotiation sessions, and a side event at the Nigerian Pavilion aimed at turning the plan into funded projects. The Global Carbon Council's lead country engagement officer was present at the state's side event, which suggests carbon crediting may be part of the pitch. The delegation also met Nigeria's Minister of Environment. The article does not name specific sectors, target investment amounts, or concrete projects, but the mix of procurement and donor-fund officials points to an effort to move beyond a ceremonial presence.
