With the world doing everything to save people and the planet from human activities contributing to environmental degradation and climate change, IITA organized its first-ever Green IITA Week (#GreenIITAWeek) with activities and lectures propelling people to “think and live green.” The event, which took place from 26 to 30 September, was anchored and driven by IITA Corporate Services, including the Forest Center, Facilities Management Services, HOSTRAS, IITA School, and the Waste Museum, Ibadan.
The event took off with awareness raising at the IITA gate. Colorful models modeling fashion attire made from waste made impressionable sights to everyone arriving at the campus. Placard-raising staff members displayed environmental conservation messages to inspire the green initiative in people. Seminars during the week challenged everyone to consider the impact of their daily choices on environmental protection and sanity. The Head of IITA Facilities Management Services, Waheed Quader, enjoined everyone to explore alternative energy sources that reduce power consumption. His insightful presentation highlighted IITA’s current energy consumption and why everyone should think and go green.