Victor Ayeni
The German Consul in Lagos with the support of the Lagos State Government has partnered with Lightout Highschool Initiative to sensitise students to the importance of taking action to curb negative effects of climate change.
According to a statement on Friday, the climate action and recycling campaign was supported by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Mrs Titi Oshodi.
Speaking at the event which was held at Ireti Grammar School and Falomo High School in Ikoyi, the Programme Officer, German Consulate General in Lagos, Udochukwu Okeahialam, stressed the need for children to be enlightened about climate change.
Okeahialam said, “We take the topic of climate change as a very important one because it impacts not just the lives of people in Nigeria, but also the lives of people globally. It is inevitable, so we have to either take action or sit down and let the negative impact of climate change just come upon us like that.
“So, we decided to support this initiative because we know the impact that young children who are the future of Nigeria will make when they are sensitised to climate change. We feel that this will be achievable this way.”
Also speaking, the convener of Lightout Highschool Initiative, Akinade Ibuoye, stated that he started the initiative in 2017 at Kings College, and has now covered various private and public schools across the state.
“As an environmentally conscious musician, I am trying to be responsible and sensitise other young people to make the right decisions, delay gratification, and adopt sound moral values. This is our 22nd edition and this is the first time that we are getting international support,” he said.
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