Nigeria

This **YOMA World Cleanup Day,** on 20 September 2026, young Nigerians aged 16–30 are invited to take action for cleaner communities and a healthier planet — joining millions of people across 180+ countries in the world's largest civic movement against mismanaged waste. You can participate with friends, your campus, or your community by joining an organized cleanup or leading your own.

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Your mission is simple: collect at least 10kg of waste, dispose of it responsibly at an official collection point, and submit photo evidence to earn your YOMA credential. Top participants can also win from a **₦6,000,000 prize pool** for leading the most impactful cleanups, alongside free green skills training in waste management and the green economy.

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👉 Apply: Click 'Go to Opportunity' to register and submit your report before 20 September 2026 — only a few days left.

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### What You'll Do

* Collect at least 10kg of waste from any community space — street, park, school, beach, or market
* Dispose of collected waste responsibly at an official collection or disposal point
* Take before-and-after photos as evidence of your cleanup
* Upload your evidence on YOMA and submit to earn your credential
* Complete free YOMA courses on sustainable environmental practices and waste management to deepen your impact
* Optionally lead or join an organized cleanup with friends, your campus, or your community

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### What You'll Gain

* A chance to win from a ₦6,000,000 prize pool for standout cleanups
* A YOMA credential recognizing your environmental action
* Free green skills training in waste management and the green economy
* Recognition as a World Cleanup Day Nigeria champion
* Contribution to a global movement spanning 180+ countries

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### Who Should Apply

* Nigerian youth aged 16–30
* Individuals, groups, campus communities, and youth organizations
* Anyone with a willingness to take action — no prior experience required
* Participants able to complete and document a cleanup by the deadline
* Anyone interested in environmental leadership and community mobilization

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**Skills You'll Develop**

* Environmental stewardship and waste management
* Community mobilization and leadership\`
* Green economy awareness
* Digital reporting and storytelling
* Teamwork and civic engagement
* Sustainability and climate action

**Deadline:** 30 September 2026

English

Change Leadership

Civic Engagement

Climate Change Mitigation

Community Education

Community Sustainability

Digital Literacy

Environmental Stewardship

Resource Mobilization

Teamwork

Waste Management

Collect 10kg of waste, earn a YOMA credential, and compete for ₦6M in prizes — World Cleanup Day, 20 Sept 2026.

YOMA World Cleanup Day Nigeria 2026