AEAS is an event being convened by The
Green Afrique Network in collaboration with The Nigerian Conservation
Foundation (NCF) and The Rock Foundation, in honor of the World
Environment Day to exploit Africa’s Natural resources for sustainable
economic development; the adoption of best practices for human hygiene
and waste management; identify and protect endangered species of African
Flora and Fauna and to develop a platform for the promotion of clear
and impactful projects throughout Africa.
The Summit which is billed to take
place on June 28 at Federal Palace Marquee Lagos, Nigeria will feature a
Green Lecture on Environmental Action, a high -level lunch, and an
Elite Gala dinner. Some of the speakers billed to attend the summit
include Minister of Foreign Affairs- Ambassador Gbenga Ashiru, Publisher
of The Guardian Newspapers Mrs Maiden Ibru, and many more. Other
dignitaries slated for the summit are Nigeria’s foremost Green
Activists- Dr Newton Jibunoh, Senator Remi Tinubu, and Professor Wole
Soyinka.
In a statement released by The Green
Afrique Network and with the clear understanding that the future
belongs to the youth; the summit will allow for youth participation via
the iRaveNigeria- TAN Ultra Violet RAVE featuring Nigeria’s ‘hottest
Dj’s’ and selected artists. The summit will also engage vibrant use of
popular social media platforms to popularize the message: “Green
Nigeria, Green Africa, Green World”.
The website www.greenafrique.com
allows for prospective attendees to RSVP for these events online.
Individuals can also communicate with them via their social media
platforms:
- Twitter-@greenafrique
- Facebook- Green Afrique
According to them; “The earth has
suffered unprecedented abuse. Sometimes, this abuse goes undocumented
and some of the effects may remain unknown for generations to come.
Humans have exploited the land for its mineral resources, dumped toxic
waste in the seas and oceans, and hunted some of the fauna and flora to
near or complete extinction. They have not cared enough to consider that
Mother Earth is dying and in dire need of advocates. Like a maiden in
distress, the land is in search of true heroes.
The expectation is that all
participants will begin to carry a torch for the environment and protect
it dearly. They will understand creative ways to manage trash; earn
additional ‘green’ income from tree planting and agriculture; and green
efficiency even in the home, will ring out loud and proud. Caring for
the environment is critical! The time for AFRICAN Environmental ACTION
is Now!”
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