Climate Change: NEDC, BOSG Flagg-off FIVE Days Training on Waste Management in 27 LGAs in the state
By Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
The North East Development Commision (NEDC) in collaboration with the Borno State government have flagged of a five days training program on Waste management and recycling for selected participants in the 27 local government area of Borno State.
Declaring the training Open yesterday in Maiduguri, the Borno State Commissioner for environment, Engr Emat Kois, called on the participants to harness the training for personal, societal and national benefits through job creation
Represented by the General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman, the commissioner described waste as wealth while noting that the program is apt and timely, as it is capable of addressing the rate of unemployment and contributing to fight against climate change globally.
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He emphasised on the need to come together to mitigate climate change effect through waste management and renewable energy exploration.
In his remarks, the NEDC State Cordinator, Engineer Muhammed said the training project is running across all the 6 states of the North East and each of the state have not less than 500 participants
He noted that the participants are to be splitted in their area of choice among the six projects which Include renewable energy, waste management, water shed management, climate change and awareness, use of efficient stove, and fabrication of efficient stove and briquettes production
He However noted that beneficiaries of the training will be supported with a start up fund at the end of the program, while they progressively build on the business
One of the participant, Mustapha Muhammed expressed appreciation to NEDC and the Borno State Government for the initiative, while noting that the program will be a way paver for him in his quest for financial independency.
