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Students Compete with Smart and Resilient City Models in Abuja
In a competition organized by the Abuja Environmental Protection Board, middle school students from the Federal Capital Territory presented smart and resilient city models. Government Junior Secondary School Piwoyi won the contest.
Middle school students from the Federal Capital Territory gathered in Abuja to present smart and resilient city models they developed for environmental sustainability and urban development. The competition was held on Friday as part of World Environment Day.
Organized by the Abuja Environmental Protection Board, the event featured students explaining their creative solutions for sustainable urban living through models. Presentations highlighted ideas on city planning, environmentally friendly construction, and visions for future cities.
The Board Engages Youth in Environmental Issues
Kate Ogbonna, the director of the board, emphasized the importance of involving schools in the program to engage young people in environmental discussions and activities. Ogbonna stressed that sustainable use of the environment is a shared responsibility of the government, businesses, and individuals.
She added that raising environmentally conscious youth is valuable for protecting natural resources and promoting environmentally sensitive development. The event was also highlighted as a key part of environmental education.
First Place Goes to Piwoyi
At the end of the evaluation, Government Junior Secondary School Piwoyi won first place with a total score of 84.2 points. Government Secondary School Gosa came second with 83 points, and Noble Guide School, Kubwa ranked third with 80 points.
Other participants included Government Secondary School Kadokushi with 76.8 points, Government Secondary School Pyakasa with 52 points, Government Secondary School Zone 4 with 50.8 points, and Government Secondary School Garki with 49.82 points.
Awards and Participation Message
Speaking at the award ceremony, AEPB’s deputy director Olayemi Adenuga praised the students’ creativity and commitment to environmental sustainability. Adenuga announced that the top three schools received bags and plaques, while other participants were given books as gifts.
The event stood out as an educational and awareness initiative aimed at positioning students not just as observers but as active contributors generating solutions on environmental issues.
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