EXCERPTS FROM LAST WEEK II

 

Protect Our Planet initiative: A non governmental organisation collaborates with ministry of environment, Edo State to train Corps Members in Egor LGA on the need to protect the environment. 

22/7/2021

Aim:

The essence of the project was to enlighten Corp Members on the need for

sustainable environmental practices and transition into green economy which 

could serve as means of job creation and livelihood after their service year 

and as well promote green and clean environment in Edo state. 

The POP Nigeria Initiative is envisioned in Educating people(both young and old) on the essence of climate change and how to tackle climate issues in their environment. As part of the process to tackle the dangers of climate change and activate youth as climate actors, leaders and advocates in various communities across Nigeria, and ultimately, Africa at large, are trained.

The POP Nigeria Initiative leverages on Climate Education to promote sustainable environmental practices and livelihoods, while advocating for low carbon options and responsible production by companies and industries through advocacy, dialogue, campaigns, and meaningful stakeholder engagement.

Activity Manager.

Method/ Training

Initiative Training Model

Methodologies employed includes, Awareness program, Teaching Engagement, Tree planting.

Summary of Activity:

Narrative and Demonstrative.

Partners/Target Audience:

Mininistry of Environment.

Serving Corps Members in NYSC Egor local Government Area, Edo State.

Boy's Brigade Nigeria and 

Education institutions, 

Market traders and motorist.

Next Step:

Campaigns and Advocacy

Summary/ Lesson(s) Learnt/ Innovation 

The program was a massive success as all the activities planned was executed which includes: Education on green economy transition in Nigeria, with target aimed at training group members in Edo state on waste disposal, sorting of waste, clean-up, planting of economy plants and green walk to reduce carbon foot print.

The training infused important experiences and skills about climate impact education as well as the effects and recommendations for protection of the environment. 

Youth team are empowered to take action 

through advocacy with practical engagement.

Pictures showing training session, tree planting session and group photograph with Members of POP initiative (Activity Manager Samuel Chijioke Okorie and Etuknwa Itorobong Raphael who was an ex Corps Member in Egor LGA, Edo State in 2019) Members of Staff, NYSC Egor( LGI, Mr Nosa Ogboghodo and Mrs Adiki) and Corps Members.