📍 Ibadan, Oyo State Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join other passionate stakeholders and practitioners at the Oyo Waste Summit in Ibadan, where I contributed to an important conversation on “Building Careers in the Green Economy: Pathways, Opportunities & Skills for the Next Generation.” I shared perspectives from my experience in climate advocacy, environmental sustainability, youth engagement, and the growing need to connect young people with practical opportunities within Nigeria’s emerging green economy. I emphasised that the transition to a greener economy should not only be about managing waste or protecting the environment; it should also create decent jobs, entrepreneurship opportunities, skills development, innovation, and sustainable livelihoods, particularly for young people. I encouraged participants to look beyond traditional career pathways and recognise opportunities across recycling, circular economy, renewable energy, waste management, environmental technology, climate communication, research, policy, and green entrepreneurship. What made the conversation particularly encouraging was the openness and enthusiasm of participants to explore how we can collectively build a green economy that creates opportunities for everyone. For me, the Oyo Waste Summit was more than a conversation about waste—it was a reminder that with the right skills, partnerships, policies, and support systems, Nigeria’s environmental challenges can become opportunities for innovation, employment and inclusive development. 🌱♻️ Special thanks to the Hon. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources of Oyo State and the organisers of the Oyo Waste Summit. #GreenEconomy #CircularEconomy