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EKÓ EnviroTalk, an independent environmental sustainability non-governmental organisation, has launched a five-day summer boot camp to educate youths on environmental sustainability. The programme aims to help participants build green skills and lead the change for a better planet through interactive workshops and seminars, field excursions, and advocacy trainings.
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The programme coordinator, Lasisi Adedoyin, said the summer camp is designed to groom environmental sustainability champions, adding that participants were drawn from the age range of 13-25 years. “The 2025 Young Leaders for Sustainable Environment Programme cohort will have the opportunity to build the skills and connections that will drive positive changes in their communities,” he said.
Adedoyin noted that the programme aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 4, 11, 12, 13, and 15 and expressed gratitude to the event sponsor, Gracefield Island, and partners, Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and Centre for 21st Century Issues, for their support
“We’re dedicated to nurturing a new generation of sustainability leaders, especially through knowledge products like this summer camp, creative competitions and youth empowerment initiatives,” Adedoyin said, assuring the 2025 cohort that the programme will be an unforgettable week of learning and taking bold steps towards a sustainable future.
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Gaji Omobolaji, commended EKÓ EnviroTalk for its commitment to mentoring and nurturing young changemakers. “Sustainability is not solely a government’s mandate. It is a shared responsibility. We must actively include the youths in shaping solutions, driving climate action and championing the course by spreading sustainable messages within their respective domains,” he said.
Omobolaji emphasized the importance of empowering young people to build greener and more resilient communities, adding that the programme aligns with the state government’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ development agenda. “As we gather here today, we cannot ignore the pressing challenges facing our planet. The climate crisis is no longer a distant concern; it is a daily reality,” he noted, commending EKÓ EnviroTalk for it’s dedication to environmental education and advocacy.
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