NCF, Lagos Government, Chevron Donate Modern Waste Bin to LASU at 20th Walk for Nature
Commissioning of the Ultramodern Waste Bin donated to LASU
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the Lagos State Government and Chevron Nigeria have donated a modern waste bin to Lagos State University (LASU) to promote waste recycling and encourage environmentally responsible practices.
The donation was the highlight of the 20th edition of the Walk for Nature initiative organised by the three partners to promote environmental awareness, conservation and sustainable living.
The event attracted a large crowd of youths, schoolchildren, fun seekers and stakeholders from the public and private sectors committed to environmental protection.
The walk commenced at 7 a.m. from Makanjuola Hall within the LASU campus. Participants, organised into several groups, proceeded through the Isheri-Lagos Road towards the Igando axis before returning to the starting point for the closing ceremony and other activities.
Speaking shortly after the donation, the Director-General of the NCF, Dr Joseph Onoja, said the initiative had continued to grow in scale and impact over the past 20 years, serving as a platform for promoting sound environmental practices and encouraging collective responsibility for a cleaner and healthier environment.
Onoja described the milestone as evidence of the foundation’s commitment to sustained environmental awareness and action.
“If you do something for 20 years, even if a child is born, 20 years is already an adult. So, for us to be doing it for 20 years, that shows that we are not giving up, no matter what it is. So, we continue to create that awareness more and more,” he said.
He explained that the initiative was designed to inspire individuals to take personal responsibility for protecting the environment rather than leaving the task solely to the government.
“This is trying to call people’s attention to the fact that we need inspiration to be able to ensure that we take action, each and every one of us. Sometimes, we try to give our responsibilities to the government, but we are responsible as well. And we need to protect the planet that protects us,” he said.
The NCF director-general stressed that environmental protection required the participation of everyone, noting that the cumulative effect of individual actions could either worsen environmental challenges or contribute to sustainable development.
Using plastic waste as an example, he warned that indiscriminate disposal of plastic bottles could block drainage channels and contribute to flooding when such practices were repeated across communities.
He also highlighted the importance of tree planting, explaining that collective efforts to plant trees could help preserve ecosystems and strengthen environmental sustainability.
According to him, the Walk for Nature remains a continuous awareness campaign, reaching more people each year and encouraging them to understand and take practical steps towards addressing climate change.
Onoja reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to sustaining the initiative and inspiring greater participation in climate action.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services and Water Resources, Dr Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, represented Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the event.
Also in attendance was the former First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Olufunsho Amosun, alongside members of the NCF’s National Executive Council, including Lady Marie Fatai Williams, and the Permanent Secretary in the Office of Physical Planning, Wasiu Olayinka.
The 20th edition of the Walk for Nature underscored the importance of collaboration among government institutions, conservation organisations, the private sector and citizens in promoting environmental responsibility and building a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable society.
Innocent Onoh
