Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a sustainability education programme across selected Nigerian schools, introducing environmental learning spaces designed to embed climate awareness and practical ecological skills into everyday classroom activities.
The initiative, known as the Airtel Green Schools programme, is being implemented through Airtel Nigeria and was unveiled as part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day, themed “Climate Action”. It is part of the group’s broader corporate social responsibility and environmental, social, and governance strategy in Africa’s largest mobile market.
Under the programme, ten adopted schools across nine states spanning Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have been equipped with “Airtel Gardens”, structured environmental learning spaces within school compounds.
The gardens are designed to function as practical teaching tools rather than decorative installations. They include sections for edible crops, fruit trees, and shade trees, allowing pupils to observe and participate in basic agricultural processes such as planting, growth cycles, and harvesting. Airtel said the aim is to build early awareness of food systems, biodiversity, and climate adaptation.
