LAWMA urges pupils to be environmental ambassadors – The Solar Nigeria

Lagos Waste Administration Authority (LAWMA) has urged pupils  skilled in its academy to be worthy environmental ambassadors.

The Managing Director/Chief Govt Officer(CEO) of the Authority, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, made the attraction on the conclusion the 2022 four-week summer time faculty for pupils.

That is contained in a press release signed by Mrs Folasade Kadiri, Director Public Affairs, LAWMA, and made obtainable to the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.

The assertion mentioned that over 100 pupils from completely different faculties in Lagos State have been skilled on efficient waste administration and good environmental practices.

It mentioned that Odumboni, whereas addressing the pupils,  inspired them to deploy the inventive experiences they acquired in the course of the interval to good makes use of of their properties, faculties and many others, having been skilled in arts and crafts, amongst others.

“You may make use of the recyclables to make bins that you would be able to place in your rooms once you get residence.

“I equally need you to encourage your mother and father to obtain their waste bins too, for correct containerisation of waste.

“Allow them to know you are actually atmosphere ambassadors.

“Apply all you have got learnt and thanks all for taking part,” the assertion quoted Odumboni as saying.

Based on the assertion, the Head of the academy, Mrs Elizabeth Ademola, famous that the programme received extra entries than final yr, with each bodily and digital participation.

“It’s a nice enchancment for us to have numerous pupils between ages 8-13, take part on this yr’s summer time faculty.

“The concept is to make sure we obtain a technology that can be environment-conscious, as kids are extra receptive to messages like this, particularly when it’s enjoyable and interactive.

“Now we have been in a position to enhance on our chain of actions; the pupils have been engaged in tie and dye abilities, up-cycling tasks, they usually additionally visited recycling firms.

“Throughout their coaching, the pupils learnt methods to reproduce pretty gadgets from recyclables corresponding to plastic, cardboards, wooden and Ankara materials.

“They have been in a position to make flower vases; cups, shoe rack stacks, sitting stool, LAWMA Academy brand made with wool, plastic covers, wooden; reed, amongst others,” the assertion quoted Ademola as saying.

It mentioned that certificates have been introduced by the LAWMA helmsman, assisted by the Govt Director, Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi and the Monetary Controller, Mrs. Jemilat Adeniran.(NAN)