Stand Out For Environment Restoration (SOFER) Initiative

 Our individual choices affect the quality of our lives and most importantly the lives of those we would leave behind. We have been away for a minute and the world seems to have spun a million times. We want to apologize for this short time away but we are here now to commemorate the World Environment Day and inspire the world to recycle. The environment entails much more than the physical, as proven by the hearts of the SOFER Initiative Volunteers. We have come with potentials to drive and actualize our purpose of creating environmental awareness through youth participation geared towards mitigation and adaptation of the environment. While away, we met people with hearts we consider bigger than ours, they said we should never stop, support or not. Certain individuals and organizations have been so supportive and we want to say thank you. Volunteers have planned and are executing a national campaign called the iRECYCLE NIGERIA Campaign /Challenge from 4th to 6th June, 2015 as...

"SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: THE KEY TO AFRICA'S WORLD INTEGRATION" - This was the theme of the Port Harcourt 2014 Energy Environment and Investment Forum. Port Harcourt hosted the world in a 3 Days packed conference with delegates from all over the globe including the former Prime Ministers of Spain and France, the former Presidents of Poland and Ghana amidst other notable delegates from the UN, USA, UK, China and representatives of Africa at home and in the diaspora. Hosted by the Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria, the forum had plenary session on topics such as "Coping with Long and Short Term Impacts Of Hydro-Carbon Exploration on the Environment', "Fostering Innovation- Inspiring the New Generation and Stimulating Growth" etc.. SOFER Initiative was represented by the Coordinator, Emmanuel Sofa (See Pic Above).  Visit: www.eeiforum.com for more.

It's going to be an exhilarating 3 Day Activities for SOFER Initiative Volunteers and other participating organisations and individuals as we celebrate the World Environment Day 2014. In commemoration of the global event, we have planned an innovative activity alongside a Clean Up Exercise at Uyo Police Barracks and a Rally from University of Uyo to Nwaniba Roundabout . The initiative as always like to dive in creative waters to create awareness on environmental issues. This year, we are making a PICTURE MONTAGE of Environmental Challenges in Nigeria and Solutions, all in one piece. Here are the details: Day 1:  30/5/14 - Montage Photo Shoot - 1:00pm - Kilimanjaro Fastfood, Uyo (Meet) - Volunteers Day 2:  31/5/14 - Clean Up Exercise - 8:00am - Brooks/Barracks Road Roundabout (Meet) - Volunteers Day 3:  5/6/14 - WED 2014 Rally - 10:00am - UniUyo Main Gate - Open to all PS: Tee Shirts are available for the campaign on request. For more information contact ...

University of Uyo Basketball Court before Slam Dunk Your Trash (SDYT) UniUyo Court during survey for SDYT Weak and shaky rim and board Volunteers painting the basketball court in preparation for SDYT Dedication to transforming the Basketball Court Center ball designed and painted by Immortal Setting up the new rim   New boards ready for use Concepts and ideas coming together to put a classy touch to the court Volunteers at work Fixing the rim to the board Welding and reinforcing the rim stand Structural Engineers proferring support Rims ready for use Center ball  DJ Preppy set up for Music Entertainment Basketballers warm up for SDYT Coordinator and Host of SDYT - Emmanuel Sofa Coordinator sensitising the basketballers and spectators on the need to manage waste and keep our communities litter free. Team REDUCE  Team REUSE Team RECYCLE The 3 Rs (REDUCE/REUSE/RECYCLE) Displaying Te...