Remi Tinubu launches environment club with call to “Go Green Today for a Greener Tomorrow”

Remi Tinubu launches environment club with call to “Go Green Today for a Greener Tomorrow”

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian youth to lead the country’s crusade for environmental sustainability.

She was speaking at the National Launch of the Environment Club and Environment Society to be coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Environment.
Opening with a warm tribute to the inspiring contributions of young voices, the First Lady singled out Esther Abraham, a Senior Secondary 3 student from Government Senior Secondary School, Mabushi, for her moving poem on the environment. “From Esther, I see the passion and the love. When she recited, I saw a woman in love with the environment. It was like a message of love,”.
“I look forward to working with you all in the future, by the grace of God.”
She unveiled membership kits to selected representatives of the clubs and society and highlighted the importance of practical tools for their mission.
“We are going to give you your membership card, a handbook and your working tools—to the glory of God and the benefit of humanity.”
“I am a biologist professionally. I studied educational biology, and my love for plants inspired me in my studies. Teaching environmental sanitation in Lagos was part of my early work, and I believe young people are the right ambassadors to drive this programme we launch today.”
“The Environment Club and The Environment Society will develop young Nigerians committed to environmental preservation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource use. These clubs cultivate a national mindset prioritizing ecological responsibility, alternative livelihoods, and entrepreneurship opportunities for our youth.”
Her rallying motto resonated throughout the hall: “Go Green Today for a Greener Tomorrow captures the spirit of sustainability and collective responsibility.”
“Members of the Environment Club will keep their schools and communities clean, promote recycling, plant trees, and discourage plastics. They will become young champions of climate awareness, inspiring peers and families to take action. The Environment Society in tertiary institutions will lead clean-ups along shorelines and beaches, participate in reforestation, and conduct advocacy on sustainable practices.”
Senator Oluremi Tinubu called for the support of other officials and governors wives.
“When your commissioners come up, please support them. Let soft power support them.”
“You are the key champions of this cause. Take pride in your environment. Be creative, be bold, and lead with purpose. Remember, the future is green if we make it so.”

Minister of Environment, Mallam Lawal in his remarks reiterated Nigeria’s urgent environmental challenges and the key role of youth in solving them.
“Nigeria faces a severe waste management crisis driven by inadequate infrastructure, weak enforcement, and negative attitudes toward proper waste disposal,”

“A key factor is limited access to structured education, especially among young people. Awareness remains low, and unsustainable habits like indiscriminate littering and open burning persist.”
“This initiative will drive awareness, community projects, and groom young leaders for Africa’s waste goals.”
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Elsie Attafuah, affirmed the global community’s support for Nigeria’s environmental agenda and the crucial role of young people.
The Club and Society are expected to be launched in various states of the federation.

SIGNED
Busola Kukoyi
SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Friday 21st November 2025