One of my goals after completing my Erasmus Mundus scholarship in Europe was simple: to give back. I had benefited immensely from the opportunity to study across Europe, build an international network and experience a level of personal and professional…
There are moments in life when you pause, look back, and realise just how far you have come. Graduating from the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM) is one of those moments for me.…
Since joining the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) as a visiting researcher, I have been investigating how electronics exported from Europe to Nigeria often end up as waste — fueling pollution, health risks, and economic losses. In my new article, I…
I am honoured to be amongst the distinguished 10 inaugural Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leadership awardees recognised at the 30th AFS Youth Assembly held in New York for our outstanding leadership and development impact towards achieving the SDGs. After…
Aliyu Sadiq, a sustainability professional from Nasarawa State, has been selected as one of the 10 winners of the Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Programme, an initiative recognizing outstanding changemakers from Sub-Saharan Africa. Aliyu will be honored at the 30th…
During my visit to Vienna’s wastewater treatment plant, I was truly impressed by the city’s advanced water infrastructure and dedication to sustainability. This state-of-the-art facility, connected to a 2,500 km sewer pipeline and situated on a vast expanse of land,…
In 2024, I became curious about the challenges young people face in achieving their promising potential. To explore this further, I conducted a survey that received responses from nearly 200 individuals across four African countries. The results were clear—fresh graduates,…
The simple but powerful quote by Leonardo Davinci “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” speaks volume about doing the little things which eventually becomes our strength and weapon against failure. A few years ago as an undergraduate student, I made a…
As an Erasmus Mundus scholar, studying in up to four (4) EU + countries has not only exposed me to academic rigours but also an opportunity to experience the beauty of cultures from around the world. During the Central European…