Green Fingers Project

The Green Fingers Project (GFP) aimed to develop environmental consciousness among young learners, with the ultimate goal of promoting urban sustainability in Minna city, the capital of Niger State, and beyond. The project was conceived in response to the observed decrease in commitment to environmental protection and the alarming rate of environmental degradation in the city. Participants were young learners aged 4-8 years. Project activities included hands-on training in tree planting, understanding the effects of environmental degradation, and learning how they can positively contribute to the environmental sustainability of their communities. 

The project has successfully trained 17 young learners on the importance of tree planting and relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By the end of the project, the learners demonstrated a positive shift in attitudes towards the environment, which was identified as the project’s immediate impact. Lessons drawn include the potential of using learners as agents for promoting environmental awareness and behavioural change among adults.