First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated the Environment Club and the Environment Society, with a charge for young Nigerians to take the lead in safeguarding the nation’s future through environmental responsibility and climate action.

During the national launch held at the State House, Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu said the initiative was designed to build a generation of environmentally conscious citizens, equipped to promote sustainability in their schools, communities, and tertiary institutions.

She praised young voices in the climate movement, singling out Senior Secondary School 3 student, Esther Abraham of Government Senior Secondary School, Mabushi, for her evocative poem on environmental protection.

“From Esther, I see the passion and the love. When she recited, I saw a woman in love with the environment. It was like a message of love. I look forward to working with you all in the future, by the grace of God,” the First Lady said.

The First Lady presented membership kits to selected students, noting that the cards, handbooks, and tools were practical instruments to aid their new roles.

“To the glory of God and the benefit of humanity, we are giving you your working tools,” she said.

Reflecting on her own background, the First Lady said her training in educational biology and experience teaching environmental sanitation shaped her deep-rooted affinity for nature.

“My love for plants inspired me in my studies. Young people are the right ambassadors to drive this programme we launch today”, she said.

She outlined the objectives of the new clubs: promoting environmental preservation, biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, and fostering eco-friendly mindsets among young Nigerians.

The club and society, she said, will also encourage innovation, alternative livelihoods, and green entrepreneurship.

Her rallying motto, “Go Green Today for a Greener Tomorrow”, echoed throughout the hall as she described the clubs’ responsibilities.

For secondary school clubs, this includes maintaining clean school environments, recycling, tree-planting, discouraging plastic use, and championing climate awareness.

University-based Environment Societies, she said, will lead shoreline clean-ups, reforestation drives, and campus-wide advocacy on sustainable practices.

 Mrs. Tinubu said the initiative aligns fully with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises environmental sustainability, inclusive growth, and youth empowerment.

She also commended the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, and his team for their work, adding a call to governors’ wives to support environmental commissioners across the states.