Students of Divine Touch International School have dazzled audiences with innovative fashion designs made entirely from waste materials, in a colourful trashion show aimed at promoting environmental sustainability.
The event, held in Ado-Ekiti in collaboration with the Triple Green Environmental Development Foundation, featured outfits creatively designed from sachet water nylons, bottle tops, old jeans and paper.
Participants, comprising students of the school, showcased their designs before an audience of parents, teachers and environmental stakeholders, drawing admiration for their ingenuity and creativity.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Sunday Omoya, described the initiative as a “game changer” in environmental education.
Omoya noted that poor waste management remained a major environmental challenge in the state, adding that initiatives such as the trashion competition could help reshape public attitudes towards waste disposal.
Also speaking, the Founder and Team Lead of TGED Foundation, Oluwaseyi Ebenezer, stressed the importance of adopting creative approaches to promote environmental sustainability.
She commended the students for their impressive display, noting that such initiatives were critical to nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious leaders.
The General Manager in the waste management sector, Tayse Adekunle, urged residents to embrace recycling practices as a way of reducing environmental hazards.
In her remarks, the Headteacher, Mrs Motunrayo Jegede, who represented the proprietress, said the competition was designed to raise awareness and inspire pupils to develop practical solutions to waste management challenges.
She added that improper waste disposal had contributed significantly to flooding and environmental pollution in many communities.
The school Principal, Mr Dayo Ayodele, said the initiative was in line with the environmental principle of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle,” aimed at helping students see waste as a resource.
Chairman of the Programme Planning Committee, Mr Olusola Ajibade, said the event fostered innovation and unity among students, adding that it achieved its intended purpose.
Some parents at the event, including Mrs Bolanle Lawal, expressed delight at the creativity displayed by the pupils, describing the transformation of waste into fashion pieces as impressive.
The organisers said the event underscored the importance of proper waste management and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting environmental education and sustainable practices among young people.
