Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) has held its 2025 Green Skills Bootcamp in Lagos, bringing together students, educators, environmental advocates, and government representatives to showcase creative solutions to plastic waste pollution. The event highlighted SBC’s growing commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility as it works to empower young leaders to drive positive environmental change in Nigeria.
The bootcamp was part of SBC’s 2025 Sustainability Week and featured 36 students from 18 shortlisted schools. The participants went through practical sessions designed to improve their skills in upcycling, recycling, and entrepreneurship. Students displayed innovative products made from recycled materials, reflecting their dedication to environmental sustainability.
SBC’s Managing Director, Sari El-Khalil, applauded the students for their forward-thinking ideas, stating, “Your ideas today can shape a better world tomorrow.” His message underlined the potential of young Nigerians to influence environmental change if given the right education and tools.
Each student received a recycling toolkit to support continuous learning after the programme. SBC’s Head of Sustainability, Lovelyn Okoye, explained that the bootcamp aims to turn awareness into action by equipping students with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainability within their schools and communities.
Partner organisations also gave recognition to SBC’s efforts. LAWMA Academy and the Society for Corporate Governance commended SBC for its leadership role in youth-focused environmental education. Deputy Director of LAWMA Academy, Dr. (Mrs.) Bola Adewunmi, praised SBC for empowering young minds and shared inspiring examples of students turning waste into valuable products.
Chief Operating Officer of the Society for Corporate Governance, Dr. Tola Bamigbaiye, encouraged participants to view sustainability not only as a responsibility but as an opportunity for impact.
Yaba College of Technology further demonstrated the programme’s practical value by presenting a smokeless cooking solution made from agricultural waste, showcasing the potential of locally developed clean energy alternatives.
Teachers who guided and supported their students throughout the bootcamp were appreciated with certificates of recognition and gift items, acknowledging their dedication to environmental education and mentorship.
The bootcamp reflects SBC’s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and the development of youth-driven innovation. By creating a space for young people to demonstrate their abilities, SBC continues to invest in Nigeria’s future and promote a more sustainable society.
As Nkemdirim Agboti, Head of Function, Legal and Corporate Affairs, stated, “At Seven-Up Bottling Company, we believe that nurturing environmentally conscious young leaders is one of the most powerful investments we can make in Nigeria’s future.”
