Eco Green Oases Legacy has trained about 99 participants, including youth and children, in sustainable waste management, upcycling, financial literacy and digital marketing as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and tackle unemployment. The initiative also equipped participants with practical skills to convert waste materials into useful products during a three-day training programme held at Mateso in the Techiman Municipality.
Speaking to journalists after the programme, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Queen Nihad Titiaka Oases Ibrahim, said climate change remains one of the world’s most pressing challenges, requiring urgent and sustained action.
She noted that poor waste management continues to pose a major environmental concern in Ghana, driven by rapid urbanisation, inadequate disposal systems and poor sanitation practices, often worsening flooding and environmental degradation during heavy rains.
Eco Green Oases Legacy, a Ghanaian climate action and youth empowerment organisation, is therefore promoting sustainable waste management, tree planting and green entrepreneurship by empowering women, young people and vulnerable groups with skills in upcycling and environmental sustainability. Queen Titiaka said about 99 participants benefited from training in upcycling, financial literacy and digital marketing, urging them to apply the skills acquired to build sustainable livelihoods. She commended participants for their creativity and commitment throughout the training programme.
The Chief of Mateso, Nana Ati Adjei, inspired by the initiative, announced plans to establish a green skills training centre in the community to sustain the programme and create more job opportunities, stressing that environmental protection requires collective responsibility.
The Queen Mother of Mateso, Nana Yaa Ako Gyamia, also praised the initiative for its impact, encouraging participants to turn their new skills into sustainable sources of income.
Despite ongoing environmental education efforts, indiscriminate waste disposal remains a challenge in many communities. However, Queen Titiaka expressed optimism that continuous public sensitisation and community engagement will help promote responsible waste management practices.
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