Prof. Romanus Ezeokonkwo, Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, , said this on Thursday at a stakeholders’ workshop on “Understanding the Incentives and Obstacles to Effective Carbon Tax Regimes in West African Countries.”Ezeokonkwo described carbon taxation as a cost charged on the amount of carbon emissions into space.
This, he said, followed the ongoing global dialogue on climate change mitigation, which emphasises the necessity of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through practical policy measures such as carbon taxation. “Your role as stakeholders is crucial. While effective carbon pricing is acknowledged as a powerful tool in the global battle against climate change, getting public support for environmental policies remains a significant challenge in Africa.
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