Video: eTranzact, LASEPA champion ESG awareness, financial inclusion among tertiary students
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, eTranzact International, Niyi Toluwalope, and the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr Babatunde Ajayi, among other stakeholders highlighted the importance of education, community involvement, and initiatives to protect Lagos environment and coastal economy.
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They spoke during an event by LASEPA tagged, ‘2025 Inter Tertiary Institutions Environmental Summit’, which was headline sponsored by eTranzact, and aimed to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
The event also featured a debate competition by tertiary students in Lagos with the topic, “Plastic Pollution and the Challenges of Just Transition in a Developing Economy— Lagos as a Case Study.”
During the event, eTranzact introduced its products designed to significantly improve the ease and security of financial transactions, as well as drive financial inclusion. The products are PocketMoni: A mobile wallet solution redefining how banking is done in Nigeria; Credo: An all-in-one platform enabling payment acceptance & operational efficiency for MSMEs.and “BillOn” – a merchant marketplace built for all kinds of bill payments including student related bills
eTranzact MD, represented at the event by Adedayo Adejokun, spoke on the company’s commitment to financial inclusion and environmental protection.
He said, “It is a privilege to stand here on behalf of eTranzact, headline sponsor of this year’s LASEPA Inter-Tertiary Institution Essay and Debate Competition.
“I believe this gathering is more than a contest of intellect—it is a platform where bold thinking meets urgent realities. The theme, “Balancing Environmental Challenges and its Impact on the Lagos Economy,” could not be more relevant. In Lagos and across the world, environmental pressures are reshaping how economies function, how businesses operate, and how communities survive.
“At eTranzact, we believe that true innovation is not only about solving today’s problems—it’s about doing so sustainably, inclusively, and with foresight. That belief informs our business model, our technology, and importantly, our Corporate Social Responsibility agenda—particularly our focus on education.”
The LASEPA General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, expressed excitement about engaging young people on environment matters.
He said such awareness would help the younger generation to be knowledgeable on issues on how to protect the environment.
At the end of the keen competition, Lagos State University (LASU) emerged the overall winner; Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) came second; University of Lagos (UNILAG) third; Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) came fourth; and St. Augustine’s College of Education took the fifth position.
The essay writing competition focused on “Sustainable Development in Lagos Coastal Region and Balancing Blue Economy Expansion with Environmental Potential.”
Among the best performing students, Chinonye Ruth Ibeakanma (UNILAG) came first; Oguejiofor Nkemakonam Anthony (UNILAG) was second; David Gabriel Victor (LASUSTECH) came third; Olugbenga Tolulope (LASUED) forth; while Oladejo Faizah Eniola came fifth.
