The Waste to Wealth initiative is a groundbreaking project designed to create job opportunities for youths by transforming waste into valuable resources.
Implemented by the Ministry of Youth Development on the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this initiative empowers young Nigerians to become job creators, develop waste-to-wealth businesses, contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mitigating climate change effect, reducing environmental pollution and fostering economic growth.
Areas of Training
Specialized, hands-on training grouped into key sectors of the circular economy.
1. Waste Recycling
Courses: Plastic, Paper, Wood, Metal & Scraps, Glass Recycling
2. Upscaling & Upcycling
Courses: Textiles & Craft
3. Energy & Community Renewable Solution
Courses: Solar Energ,y , Biodegradable Energy, Wind Turbines, Waste to Fertilizers & Feed, Solar Stoves, Electric Vehicles & Tricycles
4. Ecopreneurship
Courses: Capacity Building, Financial Literacy, Waste Exportation, Eco Literacy, Product Trading, Reuse & Repair
5. Bio Mass
Courses: Afforestation & Reforestation
6. Electronic Waste
Courses: Recycling of Electronics (TV, Phones, etc), Repair & Reuse hhh
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply here https://wastetowealth.fmyd.gov.ng
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