By Elizabeth Uwandu

In line with its efforts geared towards creating and improving a sustainable environment, telecommunication giant, Etisalat Nigeria, held a one-day seminar on environmental protection and preservation for students of one of its adopted schools, Government Girls College, Dala, Kano State.

Themed “Driving Nigeria’s Environmental Health”, the event was organised in commemoration of the 45th celebration of the World Environmental Day which holds annually on June 5 with the primary goal of creating awareness for a healthy environment while calling for the development of an imbibed culture of environmental safety among various stakeholders.

In her opening remarks, Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Etisalat Nigeria, Mrs. Oyetola Oduyemi, said the occasion was a reflection of the company’s commitment to the sustainable development of the nation.

She said “at Etisalat, we are committed to the advancement and wellbeing of the nation and we ensure that our impact is felt globally. This celebration is to create awareness on the state of our environment and also to drive positive environmental action, to protect and preserve our planet. This is of utmost importance as some parts of our nation are prone to desertification, deforestation and drought.”

Highlight of the event was a presentation on the environment and its health significance by the Mary Elika Foundation (MEF), an Abuja-based non-governmental organization.

The Strategy Manager of the Foundation and Head of the School Environment Club Program, Mr. Emmanuel Adikwu, called on students and guests to take up the challenge of becoming environmental ambassadors so as to safeguard the environment against unwholesome activities that are threats to its sustainability.