In further demonstration to its commitment to environmental sustainability management of RENL has held a four-day biodiversity sensitization programme for members of its host community and other stakeholders as part of its continued efforts to promote environmental awareness, conservation and responsible community participation.
Held from 25th to 28th August 2026, the programme was anchored on the theme, “Our Environment, Our Community, Our Responsibility,” with the objective of deepening awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation and promoting shared responsibility for environmental protection. The four-day engagement brought together members of the host community and other relevant stakeholders for sensitization sessions and discussions on environmental protection, community responsibility and sustainable practices. It also provided participants with an opportunity to engage directly with RENL management, exchange views and explore ways of addressing environmental concerns through greater collaboration and collective action.
Speaking during the programme, RENL GIS Officer Nurudeen Adetoro emphasized that the protection of the environment is a shared responsibility and that meaningful environmental sustainability requires the active participation of both the company and its host communities. He also noted that biodiversity is an important part of the environment and must be protected for the benefit of present and future generations he also reminded participants to keep the four key messages of the sensitization programme in mind and make them part of their everyday actions: Save Our Plants and Animals; Build a Strong Community; Keep Our Environment Clean; and Work Together, Succeed Together.
On his part, the Relations Specialist, West, Samson Oguntimehin, emphasized the importance of sustaining a strong and positive relationship between RENL and its host communities. He called on participants to remain committed to initiatives that promote environmental responsibility, while encouraging them to play an active role in keeping their surroundings clean and supporting practices that contribute to the long-term sustainability of the community and its environment.
Community members expressed their appreciation to RENL management for organizing the sensitization programme, describing the engagement as timely and valuable in strengthening their understanding of environmental responsibility and biodiversity conservation. They commended the company for creating an avenue for meaningful interaction with the host community and reaffirmed their commitment to embracing the key messages of the programme “Save Our Plants and Animals; Build a Strong Community; Keep Our Environment Clean; and Work Together, Succeed Together”. The community members also pledged their continued support and cooperation with RENL in promoting a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, in keeping with the theme, “Our Environment, Our Community, Our Responsibility.”
The 12th Management Visit underscores RENL Management's commitment to employee welfare, effective communication, community engagement and sustainable development. Through these interactions, the company continues to foster trust, strengthen partnerships and promote a shared commitment to safety, collaboration and organizational growth.
