Hamzat Ameenat
The Campus Recycling Champions LASU Chapter, a subsidiary of the Green Janitor, has announced its plans to host The Student Environmental and Safety Summit (SESS) on November 2, 2023. The summit's primary aim is to educate students about Climate Change and strategies to combat environmental degradation.
Musodiq AbdulHamid, the Campus Coordinator of the organization, revealed these details during a press conference held on October 30, 2022, at the Conference Hall, Student Arcade, Lagos State University.
The summit, themed "Exploring Innovative Solutions: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability," also seeks to raise awareness about the hazards of improper waste disposal. Furthermore, it aims to secure sponsorship for the provision of waste bins in key areas within Lagos State University to promote a clean and sustainable environment.
Musodiq emphasized that the SESS will equip students with the necessary knowledge to understand climate change and how to protect our planet, Earth, effectively. He stated “At Campus Recycling Champion, it is our mission to ensure an enabling society to ensure proper waste disposal and circular economy, hence the initiative behind the Student Environmental and Safety Summit. In safeguarding our environment, it is a duty of everyone. This is why we are urging all students to work hand-in-hand with us and join us in taking climate action for a more sustainable environment”.
The SESS is in partnership with the Lagos State University Student Union Government and the Rotaract Club, working together to advocate for a cleaner and healthier environment.
The President of Rotaract Club LASU District 9110, Ajakaye Ismail O, praised the SESS as an initiative that aligns with their values of advocating for a sustainable environment. He stressed the importance of everyone's contribution to society, not just for a cleaner environment but also for the well-being of all. He expressed gratitude to the Campus Recycling Champions for involving them in this event.
Distinguished guests expected to attend the summit include the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemu Olatunji Bello, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education Lagos State, Hon. Tolani Sule, Executive Secretary of the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), Agharese Onaghise, and S.A to the Hon. Minister of State for Environment and Ecological Management, Dr. Femi Idowu-Adegoke, among others.
Students interested in participating in the summit can register through the organization's Instagram page @Lasu_crc. Campus Recycling Champions LASU, a student environmental corps, advocates for a sustainable and healthy environment through SDGs 6 & 13 at Lagos State University. Their mission includes promoting proper waste disposal, a circular economy, and environmentally conscious behavior among students to maintain a clean, green, and sustainable learning environment on campus and contribute to making Lagos a Smart City.
Campus Recycling Champions' mission is to promote a society that encourages proper waste disposal and a circular economy. They encourage all students to collaborate and take action for a more sustainable environment.
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