THE CENTRE for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched its third phase of training in Kano State which is aimed at empowering 40 young individuals with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse, code-named 3R.
This initiative targets tackling health risks linked with electronic waste (e-waste) and advocating for a circular economy model.
During the orientation session at CITAD’s office, Malam Ibrahim Nuhu, representing Engr. Y. Z. Ya’u, CITAD’s Executive Director, stressed the importance of active engagement in the training.
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Malam Nuhu urged participants to craft a business plan after the training, just as he emphasised the need to register these plans with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for effective service delivery.
He highlighted the training’s core goal of equipping participants with strategies for implementing a refurbished approach to e-waste management and integrating the circular economy, pointing out that transforming e-waste into functional devices will not only protect public health but also create economic opportunities, generate employment and contribute to national economic growth.
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Engr. Umar Adamu of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) delivered a presentation on ‘Training Exercise on e-waste Entrepreneurship using the EPRON – IHS WEE smart for Collection.’
He explained how the circular economy aims to prolong product’s lifespan, regenerate resources, and minimise waste, addressing global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. Adamu urged participants to utilise their acquired knowledge effectively to eradicate e-waste from their communities and champion the circular economy as a catalyst for positive change in our interconnected and competitive world.
