Students in public secondary schools in Lagos State will serve as model ambassadors for the global climate change advocacy being championed by NerdzFactory Foundation.
NerdzFactory Foundation is a nonprofit organisation working to improve access to quality education & skills, decent jobs, economic empowerment and gender equality.
As part of the initiative, a flag off event was held at the Lagos City College Hall, Yaba on October 31st with the launch of ‘sustainable clubs’ in the schools.
Students from ten schools within the Yaba axis participated in the event, which included the announcement of an essay competition that will kick off on November 6. The schools in attendance include: Lagos City Senior College; Jibowu Junior High School; Wesley Girls Senior Secondary School; Aje Comprehensive Senior High School; Mobolaji Bank Anthony Junior High School; Birrel Avenue Senior High School; and Wesley Girls Junior Secondary School.
While addressing the students, the senior special assistant on education to the Lagos State governor, Adetola Salau said climate change is a real phenomenon that should be understood rather than dismissed.
“Since it is you and possibly your children who will be the ones dealing with the effects of climate change in about 30 years’ time, it is important for you to be interested and become engaged from now,” she said.
The climate change and sustainability clubs are designed to educate teachers, students and school.
