A non-profit organisation, Energy Savers Nigeria, has trained students of King’s College, Lagos, on energy efficiency and sustainable living practices as part of efforts to promote climate action among young people.

The one-day workshop, tagged “NextGen Energy Champions: Energy Efficiency,” brought together 100 students for an intensive learning session on sustainability and responsible energy use. The programme followed a successful pilot held earlier in the year in Abuja.

Organised in partnership with Nigenius Technologies Limited and Seedbuilders Innovation Hub, the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Executive Director of Energy Savers Nigeria, Moses Nasamu, said the workshop aimed to build sustainable habits among young people.

“We want students to develop behaviours that promote energy efficiency, such as switching off lights and sockets when not in use. Educating young people helps close the knowledge gap and complements government efforts in energy generation and conservation,” he said.

Chief Executive Officer of Nigenius Technologies, Kelechi Uchenna, described energy efficiency as “using less energy to accomplish more,” adding that empowering young Nigerians would help them design future systems that protect the planet and make Africa more energy efficient.

Also speaking, a trustee of Energy Savers Nigeria, Nnaziri Ihejirika, said Nigeria’s abundance of natural resources must be matched with sustainability policies. “Our vision is to instil conservation and sustainability knowledge in the younger generation so that it becomes part of national culture and policy,” he said.

Vice Principal (Academics) of King’s College, Mrs Lucy Ogbuoto, and Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee, Mr William Uko III, commended the organisers for investing in youth education on sustainability, especially at a time of rising energy demand.

Students participated in sessions on energy efficiency basics, sustainability and clean energy innovation. The highlight of the event was the NextGen Energy Champions Quiz Competition, where Harmans House emerged as the winner with an N50,000 cash prize, while Hyde-Johnson House finished as runner-up.

Certificates were presented to all participants, officially designating them as NextGen Energy Champions and encouraging them to apply their knowledge in everyday life.

Organisers said the initiative would expand to more states in 2026, with plans to reach all 36 states and 774 local councils in the years to come.