The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has officially inaugurated the Aglane Climate Advocacy Foundation (ACAF) Campus Chapter, strengthening its commitment to climate action, sustainability and the development of green economy skills among students.

Welcoming participants, the Faculty Adviser, Dr. Aruya Emmanuel, highlighted the importance of the initiative in creating opportunities for students to engage in climate advocacy and practical sustainability activities.

In an address delivered on behalf of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi by the Acting Registrar, Mr Dennis Joseph Onwukwe, described the initiative as an important partnership connecting academic learning with practical skills and industry needs. He noted that students would receive training in climate action, climate finance, carbon markets and sustainable development, and encouraged them to take full advantage of the opportunity.

The Executive Director of ACAF, Mr. Olusola Omole, introduced the Foundation and its programmes, including the AgLane Climate Advocacy Network (ACAN), the Carbon Leaders Academy Nigeria (CLAN), and its Alumni and Fellows Network. He explained that the programmes are designed to build young people’s capacity in climate advocacy, carbon accounting, climate finance and other areas of the green economy. He also appreciated the Acting Vice-Chancellor for providing the platform for the initiative, noting that AAAU is the first university where the programme is being launched.

The event also featured a keynote address on Climate Action in Aviation and Aerospace by the Chairman of the ACAF Board of Trustees, Dr. Oluwatosin Itiowe.

A major highlight was the inauguration of the pioneer executives of the AAAU Campus Chapter by Mr. Omole and the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Yahaya Ibrahim Zayanna. This was followed by a presentation of the chapter’s first 90-day action plan by the ACAF Programme Director, Mr. Ezra Eze.

In his vote of thanks, Prof. Vincent Weli, Director of Weather Forecasting Services at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), commended the initiative and acknowledged its relevance to advancing climate action and building capacity for the green economy.

The event concluded with a closing prayer and group photographs.

5th November, 2026