The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched its third phase of training, which aims to empower 40 young individuals with skills in digital technology repair, recovery, and reuse (3R).
At the orientation session on Thursday in Kano, Malam Ibrahim Nuhu, representing the Executive Director of CITAD, Mr. Y.Z. Ya’u, emphasized the importance of active engagement in the training.
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He said the initiative targets tackling health risks associated with electronic waste (e-waste) and promoting a circular economy model.
He also encouraged participants to craft a business plan after the training and register these plans with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for effective service delivery.
Nuhu highlighted the core goal of the training, which is to equip participants with strategies for implementing a refurbished approach to e-waste management and integrating the circular economy.
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He pointed out that transforming e-waste into functional devices would not only protect public health but also create economic opportunities, generate employment, and contribute to national economic growth.
On his part, Engr. Umar Adamu, from the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), presented on ‘Training Exercise on e-waste Entrepreneurship using the EPRON – IHS WEE smart for Collection.’
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He explained how the circular economy aims to prolong product lifespan, regenerate resources, and minimize waste, addressing global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss.
Adamu urged participants to use 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.