Our vision
To be Nigeria’s leading professional institution for greening education and developing the human capacity required for a sustainable, climate-resilient and green economy.
About IGEN
A sustainable future starts with education.
IGEN provides a platform for professional development, certification, research, policy advocacy, institutional capacity development, innovation and strategic partnerships to support the transformation of Nigeria’s education and skills systems for a sustainable future.
Who we are
Our work recognises that education is central to addressing climate change, environmental degradation, resource pressures, unemployment and the changing skills requirements of the green economy.
IGEN therefore works across the education ecosystem — from schools and teachers to tertiary institutions, TVET institutions, policymakers, businesses and communities.
Our purpose
Our mission
To professionalise and accelerate greening education in Nigeria through training, certification, research, innovation, policy advocacy, partnerships and practical green-skills development.
Our mandate
What IGEN exists to do
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Promote the integration of sustainability and climate change education into education systems.
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Support the greening of schools and educational institutions.
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Develop professional capacity for educators, administrators and education leaders.
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Promote green skills and sustainable livelihoods.
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Develop and administer professional and green-skills certification programmes.
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Conduct and support research on education, climate change and sustainability.
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Generate evidence for policy development and reform.
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Support institutions in developing environmentally sustainable practices.
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Promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the green economy.
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Build strategic national, regional and international partnerships.
2026–2030
Our five strategic priorities
Professionalising Greening Education
Building a recognised professional community of educators, practitioners, institutions and leaders working in greening education.
Climate & Sustainability Education
Supporting education systems to integrate climate change, environmental sustainability and sustainable development into teaching, learning and institutional management.
Green Skills & TVET
Developing practical skills for emerging green industries and sustainable livelihoods.
Research, Policy & Knowledge Leadership
Generating evidence, research and policy solutions to strengthen sustainable education systems.
Partnerships, Innovation & Resource Mobilisation
Building strategic partnerships that accelerate innovation, investment and national impact.
Leadership & governance
Dr. Uwem Ite
Chairman, Governing CouncilThe Governing Council provides strategic oversight, governance and institutional direction for IGEN.
Unyime Robinson, MSPIN
Executive SecretaryThe Executive Secretary provides executive leadership and oversees the implementation of IGEN’s strategic priorities, programmes and institutional development.
Greening education across the system
IGEN bridges education policy, professional development, environmental sustainability and the green economy.
Policy
Institutions
Educators
Curriculum & Learning
Green Skills
Students & Youth
Communities
Green Economy
Our governance structure
The Governing Council provides oversight, supported by the Executive Secretary and the Institute’s operational functions.
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Programmes & Green Schools
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Green Skills & TVET
03
Certification & Membership
04
Research, Policy & Innovation
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Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation
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Finance & Administration
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Digital Communications
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance
Looking ahead
Our 2026–2030 ambition
IGEN will work toward measurable national impact. These are our strategic ambitions, rather than completed results.
10,000+
Education and sustainability professionals trained.
Thousands
Educators supported through professional development.
Green schools
Supported across Nigeria.
Green skills
Learners trained and certified.
Research & policy
Evidence generated for national decision-making.
Strategic partnerships
Built across government, academia, industry and development organisations.
Be part of Nigeria’s green education transformation.
Whether you are an educator, policymaker, student, professional, organisation, business or development partner, there is a place for you in the IGEN movement.