For a cleaner, greener Lagos, over 1,500 students from public secondary schools have been penciled to attend the 2nd edition of the Catch Them Young Environmental Awareness Convention, which will hold on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Organised by Aurora International Charity Foundation (AICF), in partnership with Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), the one-day knowledge-sharing, innovation, advocacy and environmental stewardship convention will also have as participants teachers, eco-advocates, youth leaders, celebrities, influencers and policymakers.
According to Ambassador Tomi Salami, President, Aurora International Charity Foundation, the summit, with the theme: Our Lagos, Our Future: Inspiring Young Minds for Sustainable Change, is a bold call to action focused on building a generation of environmentally-conscious young leaders equipped with the knowledge, creativity and civic responsibility to safeguard Lagos long-term sustainability.
With Lagos rapidly urbanising and facing increasing climate impact and environmental pressure, Aurora International Charity Foundation and LASEPA share a joint commitment to strengthening environmental education at the student level as a long-term behavioral change strategy, she said, adding Lagos is not just a place we live – it is a legacy we are all responsible for. To truly protect our future, we must start by educating those who will inherit it.
The former beauty queen and social entrepreneur stated that the convention would feature keynote sessions, eco-challenges, interactive panels, awards, climate education engagements and inspirational storytelling from role models driving environmental impact across Nigeria.
The summit would also serve as a platform to nurture leadership, community advocacy, innovation and civic responsibility among young Lagosians who will one day shape policy direction, sustainable business models and community action, she noted.
Over the years, Ms. Salami has embarked on a mission of advocacy for clean energy, climate action and environmental protection through her non-for-profit organization, Aurora International Charity Foundation.
Through the NGO, she has established a track record of positively impacting over 30,000 adults, youths and children across the country, using various platforms of education, welfare, empowerment and health. This years edition will build on the success of the 2024 debut, which convened nearly 1,000 students in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment & Water Resources, and received strong public endorsement for youth participation in sustainability initiatives.