KIDS CLEAN CLUB: KIDS CLEAN CLUB COLLABORATES WITH LAGOS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO LAUNCH “WASTE FOR FOOD INITIATIVE”

Kids Clean Club is an initiative of The Mental & Environmental Development Initiative for Children MEDIC (CAC/IT/NO 48306), a non-governmental and pro-human organization that aims at a total positive transformation and development of the child is collaborating with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to launch The Waste for Food Initiative. The project is initiated to enlighten the populace on its desires to make Lagos not just the cleanest city in Africa, but among other notable cities in European Countries.

With the children on holiday, there is no better time than now, to bring them together for the greater purpose of enlightening them on environmental cleanliness, personal hygiene and the importance of recycling waste. According to the Public Relations Officer, LAWMA, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, “This initiative affords, especially the children on holiday, opportunity to join in the quest for a cleaner Lagos by bringing recyclables to the venues of the launch…”

The launch is scheduled to take place on

August 18th 2012
Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos
9am

Also, supporting the initiative is renowned eatery, Tasty Fried Chicken (TFC), who would be giving out meal vouchers to participating children to grab meals at designated outlets. Eligibility age for participants is 8 and above. On ground at the venue will be music, mascots, educative forums, exhibitions amongst other exciting activities, with LASTMA officials to control traffic, LASEMA ambulance buses/nurses, and other relevant agencies to help coordinate the children.

Speaking to Doyinsola Ogunye, CEO MEDIC, she said, “Kids Clean Club has partnered with LAWMA on various cleanliness and recycling projects. We cannot over-emphasize the need for a cleaner Nigeria. Everyone is cordially invited to be a part of this remarkable day; invite your friends and neighbours too.”