A two-week professional training programme on environmental services has commenced in Ikire, Osun State, as Preeminence College of Health Science and Technology, Ikire, in conjunction with FABEST Integrated Environmental Services Ltd., Osogbo, seeks to equip participants with practical knowledge and professional skills to address emerging environmental challenges.

The programme, themed “Turning Environmental Challenges into Opportunities,” is organized by Dr. Oladeji Francis Olusegun of Preeminence College of Health Science and Technology, Ikire, in collaboration with FABEST Integrated Environmental Services Ltd., Osogbo.

The training is designed to expose participants to contemporary environmental issues while highlighting practical ways of transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, employment creation, and sustainable development.

Distinguished Facilitators
The programme features experienced professionals and academics from various institutions and organizations who are bringing their expertise to the training. The facilitators include:

Dr. I. T. Akinwumi —EHOAN South West President & Head of Local Government Administration (HLA)
Dr. O. R. Yusuf — Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun
Dr. Akpan Nsikak — Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun
Dr. Edet Otto — Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State
Mr. Tope Famubode — Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife

The facilitators are expected to provide participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical perspectives on environmental health, waste management, sanitation, pollution prevention and control, environmental safety, sustainability, and other critical areas of environmental services.

Speaking on the essence of the programme, the organizers noted that environmental challenges present significant opportunities for professionals and young people to develop innovative solutions that can improve public health, protect the environment, and contribute to economic development.

The organizers further emphasized the need for continuous professional training as environmental concerns continue to evolve, particularly in areas of waste generation, sanitation, pollution, climate-related challenges, and sustainable resource management.

The collaboration between Preeminence College of Health Science and Technology, Ikire, and FABEST Integrated Environmental Services Ltd., Osogbo, demonstrates a commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and practical environmental services.

At the end of the two-week programme, participants are expected to have acquired valuable professional knowledge and practical competencies that can be applied in their respective workplaces, communities, and future environmental-related ventures.

The organizers expressed confidence that the initiative will help nurture a new generation of environmentally conscious professionals who will not only identify environmental problems but also turn those challenges into opportunities for sustainable development and positive societal impact.

Dr. Oladeji Francis welcomed guests and participants to the Professional Environmental Health Service Training Programme.*

He specially recognized Dr. Akinwumi Temitope, Southwest President of EHOAN and current Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA).
Dr. Oladeji described him as a leader committed to people’s advancement, and thanked him for his constant encouragement and support.