Who We Are
The AgriShine Schools Initiative (ASI)is a flagship educational program of the Lichipu Foundation for Food, Energy, and Water Sustainability (LIFEWS Foundation), founded by Gabriel Sunday Ayayia through LIFEWS Global Publications Ltd. We are redefining education by integrating climate-smart agriculture, agrivoltaics, and everyday sustainability into Nigeria’s schools — giving students the knowledge, skills, and values to thrive in a changing climate.
Our Vision
To transform every school into a living classroom where students learn to grow food, harness clean energy, and protect the planet — fostering a generation of sustainability minded citizens.
Our Mission
To integrate climate-smart farming, agrivoltaics, and environmental ethics into Nigeria’s education system through practical learning, digital tools, teacher empowerment, and student-led clubs that inspire innovation, teamwork, and leadership.
Our Values
Sustainability
Embedding climate-smart practices in classrooms and communities.
Innovation
Encouraging creative problem- solving through agrivoltaics and smart farming
Inclusion
Ensuring all students, schools, and teachers can participate and benefit.
Accountability
Upholding transparency and integrity in all our programs.
Teamwork
Reflecting the Lichipu spirit — collective learning and collaboration.
Collaboration
Partnering with governments, NGOs, and families to achieve shared goals
Our Initiatives
Empowering Schools
Equip primary and secondary schools with climate-smart textbooks, storybooks, and sustainability toolkits.
Transform Learning
Establish demonstration gardens, solar-powered irrigation systems, and agrivoltaic models that turn theory into practice.
Train Teachers
Build teacher capacity through workshops and online courses on environmental education.
Inspire Students
Create Eco Clubs and Agrivoltaic Clubs where learners lead sustainability projects and national competitions.
Foster Collaboration
Strengthen partnerships between schools, local communities, and international institutions for global impact.
OUR APPROACH - The Agrishine Model
AgriShine adopts a three-tier learning framework:
LEARN
Through customized sustainability books, digital lessons, and practical guides.
SHARE
Through inter-school challenges, exhibitions, and national recognition programs.
PRACTICE
Via gardens, green labs, and agrivoltaic demonstration hubs within schools.
This model ensures that learning is both experiential and transformative.
Our Story and Philosophy: From Textbooks to Transformation
AgriShine began with a single belief — that sustainability must be lived, not just taught. What started as the development of Climate-Smart Agriculture Textbooks for Primary, Junior Secondary, and Senior Secondary Schools soon grew into a movement. These books provided a foundation for students to understand sustainable farming, soil health, and energy systems. From there, the vision expanded into School Demonstration Hubs — green learning spaces where students grow food, compost, recycle, and experiment with agrivoltaic systems that merge solar energy with agriculture. To deepen learning, AgriShine created the Sun & Soil Series, an educational collection that explores how sunlight, soil, and sustainability work together to feed the world. The series inspires students to see the planet as a living system — where every small action matters. Launched officially in Abuja on July 24, 2025, and endorsed by the FCT Secondary Education Board (SEB) and Department of Science, Technology & Innovation (DSTI), AgriShine continues to grow as a national model for climate-smart education. AgriShine connects schools directly to LIFEWS’ four-pillar vision: AgriShine (Education), AgriNext (Youth Innovation), AgriAble (Women & Inclusion), and AgriRoots (Community Resilience). Together, these initiatives nurture a holistic ecosystem of sustainable learning — preparing today’s students to become tomorrow’s green innovators and ethical leaders.
Our Philosophy: Lichipu – “Let’s Do It Together
At the core of AgriShine is the Lichipu philosophy, meaning “Let’s do it together.” We believe that lasting change happens when students, teachers, and communities learn and act collectively. In every AgriShine school, collaboration is the root of growth — from shared gardens to joint projects and inter-school exchanges Through this approach, classrooms become living laboratories, where every child learns to grow food, conserve water, harness clean energy, and build a more sustainable future.
Team Members
AgriShine is led by a diverse team of educators, innovators, and professionals united by a shared vision for a climate-smart generation.
Core team
Gabriel S. Ayayia
Founder & Executive Director
Mrs. Onosedeba Thelma
Head, Human Resources
Mr. Dibia Emmanuel
Head, Finance & Administration
Mrs. Juliet Archibong
Lead, Public Relations
Dr. Emerole Walter
Lead, Community Engagemen
Hon. Jessy Nkechi
Lead, Institutional Partnerships
Mr. Sunday Obeche
Lead, Media & Communication
Mr. Emmanuel Ayayia
Lead, Book Design & Publishing
Dr. Philip Edema
Lead, Research & Innovation
ADVISORY BOARD
Rev. Sr. Bola Daramola
Project Monitoring Expert
Mr. Mutiu Adeniyi
Legal Adviser
Mr. Bere Bira
Curriculum Development Advisor
Mr. Garba Abubakar
Technical Curriculum Advisor
Mr. Kene Valentine
Publishing & Market Access Advisor
Together, this team and board combine vision, professionalism, and national inclusivity — advancing AgriShine’s mission to scale sustainability across Nigeria’s education system.
OUR IMPACT AND FUTURE GOAL
AgriShine is building a nationwide network of climate-smart schools that bridge education and action. We believe that education is the seed; sustainability is the harvest
By 2030, we aim to:
Train 5,000+ teachers through the Teacher Climate Academy.
Equip 5,000+ schools with climate-smart textbooks and storybooks.
Collaborate with governments, NGOs, and philanthropists to scale sustainable education nationwide
Establish 10,000+ School Demonstration Hubs with gardens, composting, and solar-powered irrigation
Engage 200,000+ students through Eco & Agrivoltaic Clubs.
“Education is the seed; sustainability is the harvest.”
OUR PARTNERS
We proudly collaborate with:
Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) – Renewable energy integration
FCT SEB & DSTI – Educational implementation and monitoring
Oregon State University (OSU) Technical mentorship and research collaboration
Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) Youth engagement and empowerment
RMRDC (Raw Materials Research & Development Council) Resource innovation
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
AgriShine is more than an initiative — it’s a national classroom for sustainability. We invite schools, teachers, donors, and communities to be part of the change. Join us in transforming education into an engine for sustainable development. Together, we can cultivate a new generation that thinks critically, acts responsibly, and grows sustainably.
