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bountiful blessings and riches and it is very How Can Nigerians contribute Their
bad to pay it back in a manner that is invidious. Individual Quotas to Building a Better
The idea of keeping our environment clean, Nation?
healthy and sustainable should not be
quixotic but one which is very pragmatic, to he aspiration for national progress is at
uphold the standards of patriotism in Nigeria, the heart of every country. In Nigeria, the
we can come together as one community to Tquest for positive change is a vibrant
c o n t i n u a l l y c r e a t e e n v i r o n m e n t a l thread woven not solely by the actions of the
awarenessand education by conducting government but also equally by the
interactive workshops, seminars in schools, aspirations and endeavours of each individual
hospitals, seminaries, correctional centres, citizen. Picture a Nigeria where every
open markets, churches, mosques and heartbeat echoes the desire to contribute to
commercial centres. We canas well develop the collective trajectory of progress, where the
and distribute educational materials on onus of building a better nation is shared by
environmental topics. millions of hands, each uniquely skilled and
As a community, we can mobilise volunteers passionately committed. Nigerians can
for environmental cleanup drives and tree- enhance their nation through diverse means,
planting activities, collaborate with local starting within their own spheres: doing what
leaders and organisations to foster is right at all time; engaging actively in the
community-based environmental initiatives, democratic process—voting, attending
and encourage local communities to adopt community gatherings, and advocating for
eco-friendly practices and sustainable good governance; prioritizing education and
lifestyles. Youth Empowerment and skill development to foster personal and
Leadership is also pertinent as it will establish n a t i o n a l g r o w t h ; p r o m o t i n g
Eco-ambassador programmes in schools to entrepreneurship to spur job creation and
promote environmental leadership among economic vitality; supporting community
students, provide training and support for development efforts, including healthcare
young leaders to spearhead environmental a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l s u s t a i n a b i l i t y ;
projects and organise youth forums and championing peace and unity among diverse
conferences on environmental sustainability. groups; conserving the environment;
W e s h o u l d c o n t i n u a l l y a d v o c a t e speaking out against injustice; empowering
environmental-friendly policies at local and marginalized groups; upholding civic duties;
national levels; as a community, we can and preserving cultural heritage. Through
collaborate with government agencies and these actions, Nigerians can forge a more
N G O s t o i m p l e m e n t s u s t a i n a b l e prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable nation.
environmental solutions engage in research
and dialogue to inform policy decisions and In What Way can The Desired Positive
community actions. Change in Nigeria Begin with Each Nigerian
at the Personal Level?
According to Narendra Modi, ‘'Cleaning up the
country cannot be the sole responsibility of The desired positive change in Nigeria can
sweepers. Do citizens have no role in this? We begin with each Nigerian at the personal level
have to change this mindset'’ through a myriad of individual actions that
collectively contribute to a transformative
By doing so, as patriotic Nigerians, we will impact. Nigerians can contribute by doing
create a lasting impact on environmental w h a t i s ri g h t a t a l l t i m e , fo s te ri n g
conservation and sustainability in Nigeria, accountability, practicing honesty, prioritizing
nurturing a generation that values and continuous learning, engaging in community
actively cares for our environment. It is activities, embracing environmental
significant to always remember that c o n s c i o u s n e s s , p r o m o t i n g p e a c e ,
''Cleanliness is closer to Godliness''.Cleaner empowering others, participating in politics,
Nigeria, Healthier Nigeria! preserving culture and managing private and
public finances responsibly. Through these
Tessy Umbuwa Anjide Esq efforts, individuals can collectively drive
President CACSEN progress toward a brighter future for
themselves and the nation.

More importantly, the threads of unity among