We’re thrilled to announce that winners of the Youth Environment and Climate Leadership (YECL) Essay Competition have officially received their cash prizes — totaling about ₦3.5 million! 💰🎉
Organized by GreenHubAfrica and proudly sponsored by the World Resources Institute (WRI), the YECL competition brought together over 250 passionate young Nigerians to share powerful ideas for a climate-resilient future. 🌍🔥
📌 Highlights at a Glance:
✅ 3,692 youth trained in climate leadership
✅ 250+ essay entries nationwide
✅ 30 finalists, 12 winners
✅ Cash prizes totaling about ₦3,500,000 now disbursed
From innovative solutions on energy justice to climate-smart healthcare, these winning essays reflect the brilliance and urgency of youth-led climate action. Each winner has now received their prize — not just as a reward, but as an investment in their vision and voice.
🌱 This is just the beginning. The ideas sparked here will ripple far beyond this competition — influencing policy, empowering communities, and inspiring more youth to rise.
Thank you to all participants and to WRI for your continued partnership in building a greener, youth-powered Nigeria.
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