Etisalat Nigeria says in line with its efforts geared towards creating and improving a sustainable environment alongside the UN-adopted Agenda for Sustainable Development, the company held a one-day seminar on environmental protection and preservation for students of one of its adopted schools, Government Girls College, Dala, Kano State.
The event, themed “Driving Nigeria’s Environmental Health”, was organised in commemoration of the 45th celebration of the World Environmental Day which holds annually on June 5 with the primary goal of creating awareness for a healthy environment while calling for the development of an imbibed culture of environmental safety among various stakeholders.
According to Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Etisalat Nigeria, Oyetola Oduyemi the occasion was a reflection of the company’s commitment to the sustainable development of the nation.
The event also featured a keynote presentation on the Environment and its Health Significance by the Mary Elika Foundation (MEF), an Abuja-based non-governmental organisation.
Mr Emmanuel Adikwu who is The Strategy Manager of the Foundation and Head of the School Environment Club Program encouraged students and guest to become environmental ambassadors and help safeguard it against unwholesome activities.
He also noted that measures like tree planting, appropriate waste management, sustainable agriculture, appropriate use of water bodies, adaptation to the use of renewable energy, wildlife conservation, recycling and erosion control among others will help in sustaining the environment .
There was a symbolic planting of tree sapling by the Etisalat CSR team, functionaries of the Kano State Education Board and representatives from the Management of Government Girls College, Dala. Recycling bins were also presented to the school for effective waste management.
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