The Triple Green Environmental Development (TGED) Foundation has trained women in composting and organic waste management in Igbemo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day.
The training, held on March 10 in Igbemo-Ekiti, aimed at addressing the challenge of declining soil fertility and the limited access to affordable fertilizers in many communities.
Speaking at the event, organisers said that while organic waste from homes, markets and farms is often discarded, it could be converted into useful materials capable of improving soil productivity.
The programme brought together 15 women from the community, representatives of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), and members of the TGED Foundation team.
Participants were trained on organic waste segregation and simple composting techniques, learning how food waste and farm residues could be converted into nutrient-rich compost suitable for home gardening and farming.
During a practical session, the facilitators demonstrated how composting could significantly reduce organic waste while also providing a low-cost alternative to chemical fertilizers for households and small-scale farmers.
Officials of NESREA also delivered a lecture on sanitation, responsible waste management and environmental stewardship, stressing the importance of proper waste disposal in maintaining healthy communities.
The programme received the support of the traditional institution in Igbemo-Ekiti, represented by Her Highness Eyesorun Sabianah Olufunke, wife of the Kabiyesi of the community.
The foundation also appreciated His Royal Majesty, Oba Adewunmi Daramola, the Onigbemo of Igbemo-Ekiti, for supporting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment in the community.
One of the participants noted during the discussion session that fruits often fall to the ground on farms after being eaten by birds and are usually left to waste, adding that such organic materials could now be converted into useful compost.
The organisers said the initiative formed part of the foundation’s commitment to empowering women and communities with practical environmental solutions that promote cleaner environments, improved soil health and sustainable livelihoods.
About TGED Foundation
The Triple Green Environmental Development (TGED) Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit organisation that advances community-led solutions for climate and environmental resilience through environmental education, sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, policy advocacy and capacity building.
