Eco Stewards Program Inspires 30 Young Environmental Champions in Ipaja, Lagos

On June 5th, 2026, Ecofem Tales Environmental Foundation brought its Eco Stewards Program to the Street2School Initiative in Ipaja, Lagos State, engaging 30 pupils from Comenius Schools and the Street2School Initiative in hands-on environmental education.

Teaching Sustainability Through Action

The workshop introduced young learners to core environmental practices:

  • Saving water and reducing wastage
  • Proper waste disposal and litter management
  • Planting trees to enhance greenery
  • Undertaking eco challenges to solve community environmental problems

Three Teams, Three Environmental Solutions

Pupils were divided into three teams of ten, each tackling a unique eco challenge:

Team

Eco Challenge

Solution Focus

Team Black

Littering in school

Providing solutions to reduce litter in the school environment

Team Red

Dirty classrooms

Keeping classrooms clean through delegated roles and tools

Team Green

Lack of greenery

Incorporating greenery into the school environment


Team Green: Solving the Eco Challenge of Lack of Greenery

Team Red: Solving the Eco Challenge of Dirty Classrooms

Team Black: Solving the Eco Challenge of Littering in School

Standout Moment: Team Red's Leadership

One of the workshop's high points was Team Red's presentation on solving dirty classrooms. 

They impressed organizers by not only proposing a solution but also:

  • Delegating specific roles among pupils
  • Suggesting the tools needed for success
  • Creating an actionable plan for maintaining clean classrooms

Founder Highlights Early Environmental Education

The workshop was led by Francisca Okwulehie, founder and executive director of Ecofem Tales Environmental Foundation. During the event, she spoke with the founder of Street2School Initiative about the critical importance of early environmental education for young learners.

"Early environmental education responds to climate action, encourages sustainable practices and lifestyles, and preserves the earth for future generations."

Francisca emphasized that teaching children to value the environment now builds a generation committed to sustainability and climate responsibility.





About Ecofem Tales Environmental Foundation: Dedicated to amplifying women's environmental stories and advancing Sustainable Development Goal 13 through storytelling, ecofeminism, and community-led environmental action in the Nigeria and beyond.

 

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