Ekiti Students Launch Environmental Campaign for Cleanup Day

On World Cleanup Day 2026, students from various tertiary institutions in Ekiti State initiated the ‘Keep Ekiti Clean, Keep Ekiti Green’ campaign in Ado Ekiti. This environmental sanitation campaign aimed to raise awareness among residents about responsible waste disposal and the importance of tree planting.

Engaging market women, commercial motorcycle operators, and community leaders, the campaign was organized under the Ekiti Students Skill Up with YOMA Initiative, with support from UNICEF, the Ekiti State Government, and Generation Unlimited 9ja. Modupe Adetiba, the Project Lead, emphasized the need for community participation in environmental protection, stating that it is a collective effort and not solely the government's responsibility.

She encouraged residents to responsibly dispose of waste and plant trees, urging all community stakeholders to contribute to keeping Ekiti green. Olasehinde Oloniyo, representing the Ekiti State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, noted the initiative's focus on youth development.