The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has commenced registration for the maiden edition of the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge 2026, a programme designed to promote clean energy innovation among secondary school students.
The
initiative was disclosed in a statement on Friday signed by the ministry’s
Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Adetola Idowu. According to the statement, the
competition is open to eligible Senior Secondary School One and Senior
Secondary School Two students from Education Districts I, II, and III.
Speaking
on the initiative, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun
Ogunleye, said the programme is intended to encourage innovation and develop
future talent for the energy sector.
According
to him, “The future of sustainable energy depends not only on infrastructure
but, more importantly, on people. Through the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools
Innovation Challenge, we are investing in the next generation of innovators by
nurturing creativity, inspiring critical thinking, and empowering students to
develop practical solutions that will shape the future of energy in Lagos State
and beyond.”
He
added, “Our vision is to build an innovation ecosystem where students
understand that their ideas matter and that the government is committed to
supporting innovation from the classroom to real-world impact.”
Under
the competition guidelines, participating schools are required to form teams
comprising five students, a supervising teacher, and a mentor. The teams will
develop practical clean energy solutions within designated technical tracks and
compete at district-level contests before advancing to the state championship.
Ogunleye
said the initiative is expected to encourage critical thinking, creativity and
collaboration among students while supporting the development of solutions to
Nigeria’s energy challenges.
According
to the ministry, the programme also aligns with the Lagos State Government’s
THEMES+ Agenda by promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
education, youth development and clean energy innovation.
The
ministry urged eligible secondary schools across the three education districts
to constitute their teams, appoint supervising teachers and mentors, and
complete registration through the official application portal.
Further
information on eligibility requirements, competition guidelines, and the
registration process is available on the Lagos State Government’s official
website.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment