The Lagos State Government, through the office of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Environmental Protection and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has concluded a four-day training programme designed to equip the youth with green skills and practical knowledge on environmental sustainability.

Facilitated by the Kevron Group, the programme provided participants with hands-on exposure to sustainable living practices, innovative environmental solutions, and professional networking opportunities with peers and industry experts passionate about environmental stewardship.

Adebowale Tolulope, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Environmental Protection Matters, explained that the initiative was prompted by a recognition of gaps in current career trends. She emphasized that the training aims to prepare participants for the growing global focus on sustainability and to cultivate a workforce capable of supporting the State’s environmental goals.

“In this training, we didn’t just focus on environmental sustainability alone; we also covered frameworks, government laws, and policies, ensuring participants understand compliance requirements if they are employed as sustainability managers or Environmental Sustainability Goal (ESG) consultants,” Tolulope said.

Participants who successfully completed the programme received certification following rigorous assessments. Tolulope also highlighted the programme’s networking opportunities, which enabled attendees to identify gaps in the sustainability sector and develop potential solutions for both local and global challenges.

Shadrach Fowode, an ESG consultant with Kevron Consulting Limited and one of the facilitators, noted that the course was designed to help participants integrate environmental and developmental sustainability into corporate and societal contexts. He commended the Lagos State Government for its robust enforcement of environmental laws through LASEPA, ensuring organizations adhere to sustainability standards.

Fowode added that the State has implemented protective measures, including whistleblowing policies and reporting channels, allowing residents to easily flag hazardous environmental incidents to authorities.



L-R: Shadrach Fowode, ESG consultant, Kevron Group; Taiwo Arowora, ESG consultant, Kevron Group; Tolulope Adebowale, Executive Assistant to the Governor on Environmental Protection, Lagos State; Otubanjo Ikeoluwa, a participant and Ayodele Afolabi, African Lending Hands Foundation, at the four-day training programme for the youth focused on green skills and environmental sustainability in Lagos.
Participants praised the programme for its depth and relevance. Favour Goodwill, Director of Green Jobs Advisory, shared that she joined the training to gain professional expertise to complement her ongoing environmental advocacy, particularly in education. “The training was thorough, professional, impactful, and opened my eyes to a field I’m really passionate about. I’m thrilled to be part of it,” she said.

Similarly, Oladipupo Ariyo, a final-year mechanical engineering student at Lagos State University (LASU), described the training as exceeding his expectations, noting that it broadened his understanding of climate action, the Sustainable Development Goals, and practical steps individuals can take to positively impact the environment.

The initiative reflects Lagos State’s commitment to building a skilled, environmentally conscious workforce capable of driving sustainable development across the region.