First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to reduce waste generation and adopt sustainable practices to protect the environment and build cleaner, healthier communities.
Tinubu made the call in a message commemorating the 2026 World Cleanup Day, marked on September 20, with the theme, “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities.”
She said keeping the environment clean begins with reducing the amount of waste generated, particularly food waste, which she described as an important concern amid growing global challenges.
“Today, on World Cleanup Day 2026, with the theme ‘From Clean Plates to Clean Cities,’ reminds us that keeping our environment clean begins with reducing the waste we generate,” she said.
The First Lady noted that the focus on food waste was particularly important as climate change, conflicts and other global challenges continue to disrupt food production and supply.
She urged households, businesses and communities to become more responsible in the way they purchase, prepare, consume and preserve food.
“I encourage households, businesses, and communities to reduce food waste, dispose of refuse properly, and adopt more sustainable practices that protect our environment,” Tinubu said.
She stressed the need for collective responsibility in addressing environmental challenges, saying individual and community efforts could contribute to creating healthier surroundings.
“Through our collective efforts, we can build cleaner, healthier communities for present and future generations,” she said.
The First Lady also called for proper waste disposal and greater commitment to sustainable practices as part of efforts to preserve the environment for future generations.
She wished Nigerians a happy World Cleanup Day 2026.