L-R: 3rd, Mr Michael Simire, Executive Director of EnviroNews Advocacy and Campaigns for Sustainability (Endvocas); 4th, Ambassador Taiye Sasona, Executive Director of Abundance of Hope Initiative (AHI); and representatives from both organisations during the signing of the agreement in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
Two environmental advocacy organisations, EnviroNews Advocacy and Campaigns for Sustainability (Endvocas) and Abundance of Hope Initiative (AHI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote environmental sustainability, large-scale tree planting, waste management innovation, and environmental education across Nigerian universities.
The agreement launches a flagship programme titled “Planting for the Planet,” which will begin at Federal University Lafia in Nasarawa State. The initiative targets the planting of one million trees across the university campus, the establishment of a permanent eco-resource hub, and the mobilisation of students as leaders in environmental stewardship.
The project will also introduce waste-to-impact solutions, encouraging circular approaches to campus waste management while integrating sustainability into student-led activities and research.
Speaking during the MoU signing in Abuja on March 4, Executive Director of AHI, Ambassador Taiye Sasona, said the partnership represents a strategic step toward embedding sustainability within Nigeria’s higher education system.
According to him, the initiative is designed to transform university campuses into living laboratories for climate action, where students, researchers, and surrounding communities can collaborate on practical environmental solutions.
The organisations said the partnership will focus on capacity-building programmes, environmental education, and advocacy, equipping young people and communities with knowledge and skills to address climate change and promote sustainable development.
A statement shared by AHI on its official social media platforms noted that the collaboration aims to strengthen public awareness, deepen community engagement, and catalyse collective action toward a greener future.
Executive Director of Endvocas, Michael Simire, described the partnership as a demonstration of both organisations’ commitment to advancing environmental sustainability in Nigeria.
He said Endvocas would support the initiative through capacity development programmes, advocacy campaigns, and strategic communication, ensuring the project receives broad public visibility and stakeholder support.
Under the agreement, the organisations will also establish a joint steering board tasked with coordinating programme implementation, guiding conservation strategies, and expanding the initiative to other universities nationwide.
The partners say the long-term goal is to build a network of green campuses across Nigeria, positioning universities as drivers of environmental responsibility, climate awareness, and sustainable innovation.
