Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has launched its school recycling initiative at Ireti Senior Grammar School, Falomo, Lagos.
The awareness campaign, with the theme: “Transcorp Transforms School Recycling Initiative”, began with a lecture on waste separation and benefits of recycling.
A waste management team educated students on how recycling plastic bottles could create income while saving the environment.
President and Group CEO, Owen Omogiafo, led an interactive session highlighting environmental risks of careless waste disposal.
She stressed the long-term impact of waste mismanagement on future generations and the importance of acting responsibly.
Two large recycling collection bins for paper and plastics were unveiled on the school grounds amid cheers from students and staff.
Omogiafo said the initiative is part of Transcorp’s Corporate Social Responsibility to foster environmental education in schools.
She explained that raising awareness among children helps build a generation that values sustainability and responsible habits.
“We’re seeing floods and disasters globally, including wildfires in California and evacuations in Argentina,” she noted.
Omogiafo added that Transcorp is encouraging other companies to follow suit and support environmental causes across Nigeria.
“This school is one of many. We’ll continue reaching out to more schools nationwide,” she affirmed.
She also revealed that Transcorp-owned schools run similar environmental education campaigns throughout the year.
Transcorp, Nigeria’s largest listed conglomerate, has investments in power, energy, and hospitality, backed by 300,000 shareholders.
Student representative, Utsu Comfort, thanked Transcorp and pledged student participation in improved waste practices.
Principal, Mrs. Okuyemi Babafemi, and teacher, Mrs. Ruth Aliu, praised the initiative for empowering students with recycling knowledge.
By Grace Alegba