FOTE
Friends of the Environment (FOTE) was established in 1993 under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a non-governmental organization (NGO).
“Cooking with firewood and charcoal is harmful… but not all of us can afford gas.”
This was the honest voice of a community leader in Ajegunle during our engagement with women on household energy challenges.
For many families, the issue is not awareness — it’s affordability.
Through the BOI Clean Cooking Initiative, FOTE continues to work with communities to introduce cleaner, safer and more efficient cooking solutions.
Because the reality remains clear:
The need persists.
01/01/2026
Into 2026 with purpose, responsibility, and hope for meaningful change. From all of us at FOTE.
#2026
25/12/2025
🎄 This Christmas, FOTE celebrates community, compassion, and our shared commitment to a healthier environment and empowered lives.
30/09/2025
🚶♀️🚴♂️🌱 Every choice counts!
From walking or biking instead of driving, to eating more plant-based meals, choosing local products, switching to LED bulbs, and unplugging devices—you can shrink your carbon footprint every single day.
Together, these small steps add up to a BIG impact for our planet 🌍💚
22/09/2025
🌍 Be a friend to your environment with FOTE! Plant trees, save energy, reduce waste, and choose eco-friendly transport to make a greener world. Every small step counts! 💚
11/09/2025
Alone we can make a difference, but together we can change the world. 🌍💚 Join us in building a greener tomorrow.
08/09/2025
Yesterday was — but our lungs don’t check calendars. 💨
Air pollution is one of Nigeria’s biggest silent killers.
Cleaner cookstoves, greener transport, and better waste practices can change this.
Every action counts.
What will you do today for cleaner air? 🌱
18/08/2025
Nearly 1 in 2 Nigerian primary school kids—10.2M children—are out of school due to poverty & conflict (UNICEF 2024). Let’s act to get them back in class! 📚 How can we ensure every child learns? Share your ideas! 💡
01/08/2025
Happy New Month from all of us at FOTE! 🌿
As we step into August, we're reminded that every new beginning is a chance to do better—for ourselves and for the planet. 💚
Let’s plant hope, nurture change, and protect the Earth—together. 🌍
30/07/2025
🌍 One small change can make a big difference.
Switch to habits that protect our planet — because the earth we save is the one we live in.
👉 Start with:
Carrying reusable bags
Turning off lights when not in use
Planting one tree this month
What small change will YOU make today? 💚
29/07/2025
🌿 Meet Y-FOTE — the youth-powered engine of Friends of the Environment.
We’re building a generation of young Nigerians who care, act, and lead on climate and environmental issues.
From tree planting to clean energy awareness, we’re making change — one project at a time.
💪🏾 Ready to lead the charge for a greener future?
Follow us. Join the movement. Take action.
28/07/2025
Let’s grow together 🌱
Join FOTE in planting trees that go beyond today, trees that restore, protect, and inspire. When you plant with us, you’re not just adding green to the earth, you’re sowing hope, one root at a time.
🌍 Ready to make a lasting impact? Send us a DM.
Plant a tree. Nurture it. Watch it grow.
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106-110 LEWIS Street
Lagos
101241
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |