Today, Thursday, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commenced its third phase of training aimed at empowering 40 young individuals in Kano State with expertise in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse (3R).
However, this initiative is aimed at addressing the health risks associated with electronic waste (e-waste) and promoting the adoption of a circular economy model.
While delivering the address during the orientation session held at CITAD’s office in Kano, Malam Ibrahim Nuhu, who represented Mr. Y.Z. Ya’u, CITAD’s Executive Director, underscored the importance of active participation in the training.
He called on the participants to develop a comprehensive business plan and emphasized the significance of registering these plans with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for effective service delivery.
Nuhu further highlighted the training central objective of equipping participants with strategies for implementing a refurbished approach to e-waste management and integrating the circular economy.
He hinted that transforming e-waste into functional devices will not only safeguard public health but also create economic opportunities for communities, generate employment, and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.
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.”
According to him, the circular economy seeks to extend the lifespan of products, regenerate resources, and minimize waste, ultimately addressing global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
He encouraged participants to leverage the acquired knowledge effectively to eliminate e-waste from their communities and champion the circular economy as a driving force for positive change in our interconnected and competitive world.
