By Abdullahi Lukman
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for urgent and sustained efforts to eliminate plastic pollution, describing it as one of the most pressing environmental threats of the era.
In her message commemorating the 2025 World Environment Day in Abuja on Thursday, themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” Mrs. Tinubu urged Nigerians to reduce their use of plastic-packaged food and drinks and improve waste disposal habits.
“I join millions across the world in calling for immediate action to protect our environment. In Nigeria, we must confront this challenge by changing how we consume and dispose of plastic products,” she said.
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She also emphasized the role of youth in environmental protection, urging students and young people to lead efforts in building a cleaner, greener nation.
As part of her commitment, the First Lady announced the launch of two new programmes under her NGO, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
The first includes the formation of environmental clubs in secondary schools and tertiary institutions to promote sustainability through activities like recycling, gardening, and tree planting.
The second programme, “Flow with Confidence,” is aimed at supporting adolescent girls in rural areas by providing a year’s supply of disposable sanitary pads, helping them stay in school during menstruation.
According to Mrs. Tinubu, the RHI environmental clubs will also help students build life skills, foster creativity, and encourage critical thinking, contributing to stronger, healthier communities across the country.
