The Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration is mobilising young people, especially students in secondary and tertiary institutions, to take the lead in protecting the environment for future generations.
This was disclosed in a press statement on Monday by Mrs Bola Ajao, the media aide to the Mandate Secretary of the HSES, Dr Dolapo Fasawe.
The statement noted that the initiative, convened by Ms Daniella Olayinka, a young Rotaractor (Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, District 9111) and behavioural advocate, will involve visits to schools and campuses across the FCT to educate students on environmental protection and the upcoming “Breathe Clean Air Abuja” project.
Declaring the youth-focused advocacy campaign open in Abuja, the Mandate Secretary, Fasawe, announced that the Secretariat is collaborating with Rotaract Clubs in the city—including the Rotaract Club of Abuja Maitama, Rotaract Club of Apo FCT, and Rotaract Club of Abuja Wuse II—along with other stakeholders, to sensitize young people on the dangers of air pollution and the importance of adopting clean energy solutions.
Members of these clubs are expected to join the outreach efforts to further expand the campaign’s reach and impact among young people.
“We recognise the critical role of young people as agents of change, especially on issues that affect our planet. That’s why we are partnering with the Education Secretariat and other stakeholders to ensure students are included in this important campaign”, Fasawe stated.
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