Watch students of Government Secondary School (GSS), Tudun Wada, buzzing with excitement as they launch their inaugural Climate Education Club. The club was officially launched at the recently concluded climate education teachers’ training in the FCT. It will give students hands-on chances to learn about climate science, run awareness campaigns, and lead school greening activities.
The trained teachers will help mentor the first cohort and co-design the club’s opening projects, including peer-led lessons, tree-planting drives, and eco-awareness campaigns.
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The Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Society for Planet and Prosperity, has launched a major climate education initiative aimed at strengthening environmental awareness across schools in Abuja.
The initiative focuses on equipping teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to educate students about climate change and environmental sustainability.
The training is also to strengthen climate literacy in the schools and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable and resilient Nigeria.
Speaking during the kickoff workshop at the Climate Education Training for FCT Secondary school Teachers held in Abuja, the nation’s capital, President of the Society for Planet and Prosperity, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke explained that the programme will train teachers across schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including institutions in Bwari, Gwagwalada, and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).
He noted that the first phase of the training began with about 40 teachers from schools within AMAC.
According to him, the teachers are being trained using a comprehensive Climate Education Manual developed by the Society last year. The manual covers key climate change concepts and practical approaches that educators can use in classrooms and climate clubs.
“The idea is to ensure that teachers fully understand the topics in the manual so they can confidently pass this knowledge on to their students,” he said.
Beyond the initial training, Professor Chukwumerije emphasised that the support will be ongoing. The team plans to visit schools regularly to provide additional tutorials, capacity-building sessions, and guidance in establishing and strengthening climate clubs.
“We are not leaving them after this training,” he assured. “We will go from school to school, helping them form clubs and ensuring that climate change education becomes a living, active part of school life,” he said
Director Science, Technology and Mathematics, SEB, Mr Abdullahi Muse Zakir says the goal is to ensure that climate education becomes practical, engaging and solution-driven within the classrooms.
“When students understand the science behind climate change and the role they can play in protecting the environment, we nurture responsible leaders and innovators for tomorrow.” He said
He urged the participants to share experiences and embrace new ideas throughout the workshop. Together, we can strengthen climate literacy in our schools and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable and resilient Nigeria.
Across Nigeria and particularly here in the Federal Capital Territory, we are witnessing the realities of climate change through rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, flooding, and environmental degradation. These changes directly affect our schools, our communities, and the future of our children.
“As teachers, you are not only teachers of curriculum but shapers of mindset and values. The knowledge and awareness you pass on to your students will influence how the next generation understands environmental responsibility, sustainability, and innovation. This workshop is therefore not just about training, but also empowerment.” He stated
Vice Principal Academics Government Secondary School Tudun-Wada Wuse, Mr Eba Elima Williams, explained that the programme is centred on the environment we live in and how it can be sustained for the benefit of everyone.
According to him, the programme is expected to extend to other schools across the FCT, grouped by zones, with their school being the first to host it.
He noted that the event has drawn participation from about 40 schools within the FCT, “making it a significant starting point for what is expected to become a widespread initiative. As a pilot programme, it sets the pace for subsequent editions and demonstrates the organisers’ commitment to promoting environmental awareness among students in the region.”
He highlighted their enthusiasm and active participation, noting that they are learning important lessons about the environment, defined as everything around us, including ourselves. He stressed that proper environmental management and sustainability are essential not only for students’ health but also for the nation’s overall prosperity.
Director of Operations, Ebaidebheki Initiative Ms. Faith Kaminus, urged teachers to go beyond the classroom in supporting their students.
She encouraged them to inspire learners to deepen their understanding of climate change and to actively explore innovative climate solutions.
She further emphasised the importance of guiding students on how to develop and implement climate-related ideas, noting that teachers play a critical role in shaping environmentally conscious minds.
Ms Kaminus stated that educators should recognise their value beyond traditional teaching. By committing to climate action and sustainability efforts, “stressing that teachers can also serve as sustainability consultants and role models within their communities.”
One of the participants, a teacher from Government Secondary School Idu-Karimo in FCT, Dr Isah Philp Abdulmalik, says the workshop has helped him understand that he must pay closer attention to climate-responsive architecture and environmental planning in the FCT.
“As an educator and climate ambassador, I am committed to extending this knowledge to my students and community. In my new school, where there is currently no climate club, I plan to establish one to raise awareness about climate action and environmental responsibility,” he stated
The initiative is expected to deepen climate awareness among young people and empower the next generation to take informed action toward environmental sustainability.
The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Enugu State and the Office of the Senior Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development, brought together over 50 students, teachers, and stakeholders at the Parliament Hall, Enugu State Post Primary School Management Board for a one-day training on the use of the Climate Education Manual that was launched by Enugu State Government in March 2025.
The manual was co-created by teachers and students and spearheaded by Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, with funding from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. It was designed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical tools to address climate change.
Speaking at the event, the wife of the governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, who was represented by the wife of the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Mrs. Chinyere Ugwu, described the initiative as a great idea coming from the office of the SA to the Governor and encouraged the teachers to champion and sustain the novel initiative in the state.
“The role of the teachers is critical in making this process a success to train the students to be climate Ambassadors,” she said.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Environment in Enugu State, Prof Sam Ugwu, who was represented by the Director, Department of Climate Change, Enugu State Ministry of Environment, Dr Nnamdi Arum, thanked the SA and the Office of the First Lady for putting up the initiative, which has become an avenue to empower the younger generation on how to be alert to climate change challenges, including the best and most sustainable ways to address climate impacts.
“This initiative is a significant step towards empowering our educators and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address climate change. By equipping them with the tools and resources outlined in the Climate Manual, we can foster a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship in our schools and communities,” he stated.
The Chairman of Enugu State Post Primary School Management Board (PPSMB), Rev. Fr. Dr Hillary Mgbodile, thanked the SA and the Office of the First Lady for the laudable initiative and also prayed for the sustainability of the project and scale-up of the campaign to other schools in the State.
“I commend the SA and the office of the first lady for this great initiative and urge the staff and students present to take the knowledge home and pass it to their colleagues in their various schools,” he noted.
The Director of Schools Services, Enugu State Ministry of Education Mrs. Zita Oba, who was represented by Mrs. Agbo Nkem, thanked the first lady and the SA’s office for the laudable initiative, and for coming back to fulfil their promise of training the staff and students, and also encouraged that this kind of gesture be scaled up to all the schools in Enugu State including primary schools, to ensure sustainability
The event covered training from experts on some topics from the climate manual which include: Climate Change Evidence and Causes, Our Environment and Human Impacts on the Environment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Climate Solutions: Renewable Energy, Clean Cooking and Climate Change Careers and Becoming a Green Ambassador (Environmental School Club).
There were also hands-on training and practical exhibition by the students on how to make briquettes from scratch. Equally demonstrated was how to make an ottoman chair using plastic waste from the environment.
According to SPP, the next stage of the training will involve the establishment of green clubs in secondary schools in Enugu State, with the schools that participated in the one-day training serving as the pilot hubs.
By Anieze Ethelbert Elochukwu, Policy Analyst at Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP)
The Society for Planet and Prosperity and the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, with support from the University of Bristol, convened Honourable Commissioners of Environment and Climate Change for a Peer-Learning Workshop on the Subnational Climate Governance Rating and Ranking.
The workshop promoted peer-to-peer learning and collaboration, aiming to strengthen policymakers’ capacity to design, implement and sustain subnational climate projects and initiatives.
Participants shared best practices, surfaced common challenges, and agreed on practical steps to improve climate governance, monitoring and the long-term sustainability of climate actions across their states.
The Subnational Climate Governance Rating and Ranking is a performance assessment framework designed to evaluate how Nigerian states are advancing climate governance. It provides evidence-based insights into policy readiness, institutional coordination, implementation mechanisms, and transparency, while encouraging healthy competition, accountability, and continuous improvement in state-level climate action.
We are pleased to announce that the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in collaboration with the Secondary Education Board (SEB), will host a two-day interactive Climate Education Training for teachers and students from 40 schools across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).
📅 Date: March 3–4, 2026
📍 Location: Participating schools across AMAC, Abuja
📚 The training will utilise the Climate Education Handbook developed by SPP, with support from the University of Bristol, to equip teachers with practical tools to integrate climate literacy into their classrooms and empower students to become climate champions in their schools and communities.
Across Nigeria and particularly here in the Federal Capital Territory, we are witnessing the realities of climate change through rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, flooding, and environmental degradation. These changes directly affect our schools, our communities, and the future of our children.
