Oando Foundation, in partnership with Sumitomo Chemical, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board and GreenHubAfrica, has successfully completed the fourth phase of its Clean Our World (COW) project in Lagos and the first phase in Plateau, reaching over 69,500 beneficiaries across 70 public primary schools in both states.
“This is remarkable step towards advancing its commitment to promoting environmental education and sustainable action for pupils in target schools and their host communities”, the management has stated.
Nigeria generates an estimated 32 million tonnes of solid waste annually—one of the highest in Africa—with plastic waste accounting for 2.5 million tonnes.
Recognising the urgent need to address these challenges, the Oando Foundation, through its Clean Our World initiative, is leading advocacy efforts and engaging with key stakeholders to standardise and include environmental education in public primary schools and communities across the country.
This initiative also aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, which emphasises the importance of equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including education on sustainable lifestyles and climate action.
Tonia Uduimoh, Programmes Manager, Oando Foundation, while speaking at the close-out ceremony held in Lagos, said: “We are proud to have completed this phase of the Clean Our World project in Lagos and Plateau, which reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering young Nigerians with the knowledge and tools to champion environmental sustainability.
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