Salimon Wits Foundation to Train youths in Delta on renewable energy, climate change advocacy, others
The Salimon Wits Foundation has disclosed plans to train Delta youths on renewable energy and climate change advocacy as parts of its effort to empower and make the youths self dependent.
The Coordinator of the foundation, Amb. Raymond Nduka who disclosed this at a press conference in Ughelli, said it is lunching its 2024 bio-gas and solar energy training for youths between the ages of 18 year to 40 years.
According to Nduka, “Salimon Wits Foundation is a Salt and Light Movement and is a foundation that is focused on the development of youths from the age of 18 years to 40 years. We are into capacity building, leadership skills development and others.
“We are doing this programme in collaboration from two supportive agencies, one of them is LEAP Africa and the other one is Nigerian Youth Future Funds. We are collaborating with them on this green Delta. They are the major sponsors of this green Delta that will soon kick off in Ozoro, Delta State.
On its choice of Delta State, he said, “There are many reasons for picking Delta State, we are talking about green energy, but you will agree with me, most importantly that Delta State is an energy state. And we see fossil fuel burning every now and then in various parts of the state and you see a lot of gas flaring there. And that is impacting on the environment. So we are looking at a situation where we can encourage green energy to combat these very effects.
“In Delta State though we have our turbines here but the electricity system is not relatively stable, so we are looking at a situation where we can make alternative provisions that will first of all solve the epileptic power situation and providing it in a way that such solution so not have negative impact on the society. And that solution is green energy. This is why we decided to bring such noble programs to Delta State.
He explained that, “Salimon and Wits Foundation is lunching the 2024 bio-data and solar change in Nigeria to address the pressing issue of climate change. The initiatives aimed to provide essential skills in renewable energy to the youths of Delta State, fostering youth empowerment, and community wide environmental stewardship.
“Our foundation is committed to empowering young people through educational and skill development in renewable energy, focusing on bio-gas and solar energy system, as well as climate change advocacy. Now the urgency of climate change advocacy is a present reality, impacting lives through rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, floods and draughts.
“In Delta State, coastal erosion, flooding and lots of viral diversity are threatening livelihood today. Addressing climate change requires a shift in mindset and behaviour with advocacy in educating and empowering youths about the importance of renewable energy and climate action that can foster a culture of sustainability across the society today.
“Some of our programme highlights are bio-gas training and solar energy training. The bio-gas training offers a wide solution to waste management and energy solutions. Our training program teaches participants how to design, install and maintain bio-gas system. The system teaches how to convert organic waste into renewable energy.
“The solar energy training is a cornerstone of our renewable energy landscape. Our training will cover installation, repair and maintenance of solar panel. Participants will learn to design inverter systems and calculate power loss.
“On climate change advocacy, we educate participants on the cause and effect of climate change, emphasizing the role of renewable energy in mitigating its impact. Advocacy training equip them with skills in public speaking, community engagements and social media campaigning, by integrating climate change education with practical renewable energy skills with aim to create advocate who can lead and inspire others to take action.”
