Our Activities
Launch
of Green Education For The Youth (GEFTY) initiative
Mrs. Olufunso Amosun wrote, illustrated, published and gave out 5,000 free books on the 2013 Children’s Day in Abeokuta to educate primary and secondary students in Ogun State on the basics of going green; and distributed 10,000 tree seedlings to students to plant under the supervision of their agriculture teachers on the 27th of May, 2013.
Green Awareness Campaign - Tree Planting Excercise
To increase the level of awareness on environmental issues and protection, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun on the 19th of April 20 13 embarked on a state-wide green awareness campaign.
Green Awareness Walk
On the 19th of April, 2013 a five kilometre awareness walk led by Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and his wife, Mrs. Olufunso was embarked upon. The awareness and advocacy walk took off from the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Kuto and terminated at the Oba Adisa Odeleye Park, Sokori in Abeokuta.
International Conference
and Workshop on the Environment
Mrs. Olufunso Amosun anchored a two-day Uplifting the Environment International Conference and Workshop from the 23rd to 24th of April, 2013 in collaboration with the International Centre for Public Enterprises (ICPE).
Waste to Wealth Programme
In an effort to boost employment generation, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun in partnership with some Chinese investors on the 14th of August, 2013 embarked on a Waste to Wealth Programme, imploring youths to explore waste recycling business to sustain the environment and earn a living, rather than seeking white collar jobs.
1st International Green Essay Competition
The programme was organised by UPLIFT Development Foundation in collaboration with Channels Television Book Club based on Mrs. Olufunso Amosun’s book titled: Green Education for the Youths (UPLIFTing the Environment), where the youths from across the country were invited to write an essay on environmental sustainability.
Collaboration with Channels TV
1ST NATIONAL GREEN ESSAY COMPETITION FINALE
National Environment Conference
In Abuja
Mrs. Olufunso Amosun was one of the speakers at the National Conference on the Environment organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Environment at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja with the theme: “Minding Our Environment for a Sustainable and Secure Future on the 20th of May, 2013.
Arrival From The UK
African Environmental Action Summit
In Lagos
To reduce environmental degradation in Nigeria, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun delivered a keynote address at the Inaugural African Environmental Action Summit to commemorate the 2013 World Environmental Day.
Commissioning of...
Nelson Mandela
Guarden of 95 Trees in Asaba
To commemorate the 95th birthday celebration, Delta State Government under the leadership of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan in collaboration with Dr. Newton Jibunoh commissioned the Nelson Mandela Garden of 95 Trees and unveiled the Nelson Mandela Statue in Asaba, the state capital on the 3rd of October, 2013.
2014 World Environmental Day
Awareness Walk
To mark the 2014 World Environmental Day, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun led a ”Go Green Awareness Walk” in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Environment on the 6th of June, 2014 to sensitise members of the public on the need for a sustainable green environment and healthy living.
Nigerian Conservation Foundation
Dinners
in Lagos
As an advocate of sustainable green environment, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun has been using every single opportunity to advance the greener environment cause. She’s a Special Guest of Honour at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation Dinners in 2013, 2014 and 2015 in Lagos.
Honourary Doctorate of Science (Environment)
Award
Novena University, Ogume, Delta State
On the 19th of March, 2016, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun added another feather to her cap as she was conferred with an honourary Doctorate Degree of Science Environment Management (Honoris Causa) for her immerse contributions towards environmental Sustainability, by Novena University, Ogume in Delta State.
