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Aliyu Umar Sadiq is listed as Co-Founder and Director at ECOCYKLE, based in Vienna, Vienna, Austria. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Aliyu Umar Sadiq.
Aliyu Umar Sadiq previously worked as Co-founder at Ecocykle and Country Coordinator at Climate Clock. Aliyu Umar Sadiq holds Environmental Sciences Policy And Management, Environmental Protection from Mespom - Joint Masters Programme In Environmental Sciences, Policy And Management.
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Aliyu Sadiq is a young environmental professional currently pursuing a Masters in Environmental Science Policy and Management (MESPOM) under the European Union funded Erasmus Mundus + Scholarship.Aliyu co-founded Ecocykle, a non-profit organization promoting climate action and circular economy initiatives in Africa, and has trained over 10,000 youth and women on green skills, developed many low-tech waste solutions for remote Nigerian communities, and invented 2 SDGs games (PLAN & GBV Avengers). Aliyu holds a robust leadership portfolio, including founding National Coordinator of the Climate Justice Youth Ambassadors Network, Country Organizer for Climate Clock Nigeria, and African Focal Point for HEY Campaign.Aliyu is an alumnus of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice, represented Nigeria at the inaugural Young African Leaders study trip (COOL CZECHIA) funded by the Government of Czech Republic, and was recognized by Unity Bank as a young sustainability champion in 2023. Aliyu is a member of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), Nigerian Environment Society, CIVICUS Alliance, Recyclers Association of Nigeria, and Africa Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access. He was a youth delegate at the 27th and 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt and Dubai respectively. Aliyu is also a fellow to the ALIWA Young Leadership Programme (AYLP), Friedrich Ebert Stiftung’s Open Minds Young Voices (OMYV), Sustainable Solutions Africa 30 Under 30 Fellowship, Civic Changemakers Fellowship, and African Youth for Environment Fellowship.Among his pioneering projects include the invention of a game to advance climate literacy in grassroots communities, the Smart Mobile Bin (SMB) to foster waste management in urban slums, and use of plastic waste to construct eco-friendly toilets to improve sanitation and minimize open defecation in public underserved schools in Nigeria. Aliyu’s dedication has earned him multiple awards, including the 2023 Green Skill Award, 2022 OXFAM Youth Spotlight Award, Best African Youth for Environment Fellow Award, a nomination for The Future Awards Africa, and the Global Recycling Hero Award. Recently, his initiative received an official commendation by the Federal Ministry of Environment.With extensive experience working with youth, grassroot communities and faith-based organizations on climate and sustainability projects, Aliyu is skilled in project management, social entrepreneurship, strategy, communication, fundraising, stakeholders engagement, training, campaigns, amongst others.
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Co-Founder
Current- Develop and coordinate the activities of the social enterprise (idea conceptualization and development)
- Pitching and maintaining a dialogue between potential investors
- Promote the mission, aims, values and business objectives of the social enterprise.
- Develop and ensure implementation of the strategic and operational plans and policies of the social enterprise
- Conducted environmental audits, collected and analyzed samples (soil, water, and air) during a Federal Government sponsored dam assessment project at Kisi community in Oyo State, and Nkerefi community in Enugu State.
- Facilitated the research and development of circular and sustainable waste collection models that currently provide waste management services to 105 households in Karu, Nasarawa, Nigeria.
Aug 2020 - Present
Country Coordinator
-Mobilized youth from across Nigeria for 2023 Climate Emergency Day National Action, leading a climate march, National Assembly lobby, and press conference advocating for increased climate action budget and the appointment of a competent Minister of Environment.-Hosted 200 youth during the 2024 Climate Emergency Day National Action, spearheading advocacy.
Jun 2023 - Sep 2024
National Coordinator
Oxfam Climate Justice Youth Ambassadors
-Pioneered as National Coordinator of the Oxfam Climate Justice Youth Ambassadors, mobilizing and recruiting over 120 youth within one year.-Led the national network's launch, officiated by the Minister of Environment during the 2024 World Environment Day event.-Coordinated the launch and implementation of 10 youth-led projects on climate action, plastic.
Apr 2023 - Sep 2024
Co-Founder
Ecocykle Development Foundation
- Promote the mission, aims, values and objectives of the organization
- Lead the research and development of the “Eco-friendly Toilet” in rural schools using plastic waste.
- Facilitate the training and empowerment of youth and women with circular economy and waste management skills
- Facilitated the research and development of the “Smart Mobile Bins”, designed to promote eco-friendly waste management services of informal waste collectors in rural slumps.
- Facilitated projects on climate change, circular economy, and environmental management for over 7,000 women and youth in schools and communities across eight (8) Nigerian states.
Aug 2020 - Sep 2024
Africa Regional Focal Point
-Coordinated youth from across Africa to develop and implement projects on climate change and health in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon towards advancing a healthier and climate resilient environment. -Won the best regional project award (Africa) for the team
Mar 2023 - Apr 2024
Community Resource Person (Crp)
- Designed and implemented youth-focused capacity-building programs on climate change in Nigeria.
- Engaged in the project needs assessment and evaluation of climate change adaptation projects.
- Facilitated a campaign that influenced the inauguration of the National Climate Change Council of Nigeria
- Initiated the “Climate Action Skill Series” that provided monthly capacity-building training for youth.
- Facilitated various policy advocacy campaigns on environmental and climate change policies
Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
Young Digital Activist
- Designed and implemented youth-focused capacity-building programs on climate change in Nigeria.
- Engaged in the project needs assessment and evaluation of climate change adaptation projects.
- Facilitated a campaign that influenced the adoption of Nigeria’s “Open defecation bill” and “Climate Change Act” in 2019 and 2021”, respectively.
- Initiated the “Climate Action Skill Series” that provided monthly capacity-building training for youth.
- Facilitated various policy advocacy campaigns on environmental and climate change policies
Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
Intern
National Industrial Court Of Nigeria
- Assisted in the filing and documentation of official files.
- Planned pickup schedules and collected data inventory of waste.
- Ensured proper monitoring, managing and maintenance of basic utility facilities.
- Planned and implemented the 2020 WASTE-EXPO project for 100 secondary school students at Glorious Destiny Academy, Nasarawa State
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
Project Intern
- Assisted in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of (3) projects on climate education, policy, and capacity building in FCT Abuja and Nasarawa State.
- Assisted in conducting environmental and social impact assessments in coal pollution-affected communities in Kogi State.
- Facilitated capacity-building training for over 300 students on climate change at the University of Abuja.
Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
Executive Coordinator
- Organized campus clean-ups, training, and campaign in the university.
- Championed a campaign targeted at influencing policymakers to adopt the carbon fee and dividend policy.
- Trained over 200 students on climate policy lobbying skills.
Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Executive President
National Association Of Geography And Environmental Management Students
- Launched an international lobbying club “Citizens Climate Lobby” that trained over 200 students on climate policy lobbying.
- Coordinated the academic and extracurricular activities of over 800 students.
- Served as student representative during decision-making at high-level school board meetings.
- Implemented 30 projects that boosted students' academic performances and social skills.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Project Team Lead
As a fellow of the Sustainable Solution Africa 30 Under 30, I developed and implemented a community action campaign titled "Grassroot Sensitization Campaign on Climate Change", thus sensitizing over 50 market traders on climate change and sustainable strategies to preserve agricultural yields. This campaign was championed by a team made up of 10 volunteers.
Sep 2019 - Oct 2019
Students Coordinator
I was selected by the leadership of the Fridays for Future Nigeria to be students coordinatorMy role was to coordinate, mobilize and ensure students' participation in the 2019 Global Climate Strike.
Jul 2019 - Sep 2019
Internship Trainee
Nasarawa State Waste Management And Sanitation Agency
- Engaged in the collection of waste management data.
- Engaged in assessing the level of household compliance to proper waste disposal strategies.Assigned role was to assess various methods and efficiency of waste management and disposal techniques by households within.
Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
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Aliyu Umar Sadiq education
Environmental Sciences Policy And Management, Environmental Protection
Erasmus+: Masters In Environmental Sciences Policy And Management (Mespom)
Bachelor'S Degree, Geography And Environmental Management, Second Class Upper (4.44/5.00)
Secondary School Certificate, Science And Technology
Air Force Military School Jos
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What company does Aliyu Umar Sadiq work for?
Aliyu Umar Sadiq works for ECOCYKLE.
What is Aliyu Umar Sadiq's role at ECOCYKLE?
Aliyu Umar Sadiq is listed as Co-Founder and Director at ECOCYKLE.
Where is Aliyu Umar Sadiq based?
Aliyu Umar Sadiq is based in Vienna, Vienna, Austria while working with ECOCYKLE.
What companies has Aliyu Umar Sadiq worked for?
Aliyu Umar Sadiq has worked for Ecocykle, Climate Clock, Oxfam Climate Justice Youth Ambassadors, Ecocykle Development Foundation, and The Hey Campaign.
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What schools did Aliyu Umar Sadiq attend?
Aliyu Umar Sadiq holds Environmental Sciences Policy And Management, Environmental Protection from Mespom - Joint Masters Programme In Environmental Sciences, Policy And Management.
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