Eco-life Company Government Secondary School, Elekehia, River State, has emerged winner of the National Innovation Challenge.
A statement by chemical company, BASF said it partnered with Junior Achievement Worldwide and Junior Achievement Nigeria to organise the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge to boost youth voices for a Sustainable Future.
It added that Eco-Life Company, with their innovative products; Filtron, developed a device fixed on drainages to stop wastes and plastics from blocking them, thereby preventing flooding, and Fishing Basket, a colorful and long-lasting fishing net made from plastics.
It read, “The group through their outstanding performance earned the prestigious opportunity to represent Nigeria at the Virtual Global Exchange Programme.”
The statement revealed that the initiative’s objective was to address the local impacts of climate change and inspire innovative solutions to combat climate-related issues within their communities.
“After a meticulous selection process, nine outstanding student teams presented their groundbreaking ideas and solutions before an esteemed panel of independent judges,” it read.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Director, JA Nigeria, Foluso Gbadamosi, said, “With passion and purpose, these remarkable student teams have showcased their brilliance and also ignited a beacon of hope for a more sustainable tomorrow.”
Also, the Country Cluster Head for BASF, Jean-Marc Ricca, said, “It was truly inspiring to see young students demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the challenges in their immediate communities and offer sustainable designs to solve these challenges.”
