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Efforts by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under Minister Nyesom Wike to tackle air pollution and promote clean energy have received a boost as a youth advocacy group took the campaign to schools and markets across the FCT.
The group, made up of Rotaract Club members and Youth Corps members, visited major markets and schools between Monday and Tuesday to share handbills, fliers and sensitize residents on clean energy use.
The Breathe Clean Air Abuja project, billed for launch on November 13, is a flagship public-private initiative under the FCTA.
It aims to discourage the use of charcoal and firewood stoves while promoting gas stoves among 5,000 households across the six area councils, especially in underserved communities.
Led by Ms. Daniella Omotola, a Rotaractor from the Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, District 9111, the team encouraged young people to take the lead in protecting the environment.
Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, who declared the campaign open, said the Secretariat was partnering with Rotaract Clubs and other stakeholders to educate young people on the dangers of air pollution.
“Members of these clubs are to join the outreach efforts to further expand the campaign’s reach and impact among young people,” she said.
During the visits, Omotola said her passion was to mobilize students and youths to take responsibility for protecting the environment.
She said; “Air pollution affects our planet, it affects our lives. Therefore, as youths, we must get involved in whatever that is needed to be done to protect our environment.
“For us, we have employed interactive and creative approaches for youths engagement. We are introducing competitions, debates, poem recitations, talent hunts, social media challenges, and the formation of environmental clubs.
“We will give incentives and prizes to outstanding participants to further motivate their involvement.
“We are immensely grateful to the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, CON and the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, for ensuring this collaboration and having this level of confidence in the youths.”