The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable environmental management by signing three separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with reputable private companies to advance waste conversion and recycling initiatives.
The agreements were signed over the weekend as part of the activities marking the conclusion of the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit, held at the Continental Hotel, Victoria Island.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said the new partnerships would help the state transition from a linear waste management system, based on collection and disposal, to a circular economy model that transforms waste into wealth.
According to Wahab, one of the companies, HAK Waste Limited, will establish a circular beverage container recycling and recovery system through a deposit refund mechanism, anchored on the state’s Extended Producer’s Responsibility policy (EPRM).
He added that another MoU with Haggai Logistics Limited will lead to the establishment of a world-class tyre recycling plant, the first of its kind in the state, designed to process end-of-life tyres using environmentally sound technologies.
The third MoU, Wahab said, is with Mondo 4 Africa, which plans to convert non-recyclable plastic waste into sustainable fuel and other valuable materials using eco-friendly technology.“We are working to change the culture of seeing waste as useless. Waste is a resource, and we must start sorting it from the home. These partnerships will reduce the volume of waste going to landfills and create new opportunities for green investment,” Wahab stated.
He noted that the government is also addressing financing challenges and environmental vulnerabilities associated with Lagos as a coastal city.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, described the initiative as a major step toward improving environmental sustainability in the state.
“The state government and LAWMA alone cannot manage the volume of waste generated daily. Partnership with the private sector is crucial to turn waste into wealth,” Gbadegesin said.
Executives of the partnering companies expressed appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with the Lagos State Government on its waste-to-wealth initiative.
The event was witnessed by top government officials, including the Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Omobolaji Gaji; Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite; and LAWMA’s Executive Director (Finance), Mr. Kunle Adebiyi.Lagos Seals Waste Recycling Deals to Cut Landfill Burden
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable environmental management by signing three separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with reputable private companies to advance waste conversion and recycling initiatives.
The agreements were signed over the weekend as part of the activities marking the conclusion of the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit, held at the Continental Hotel, Victoria Island.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said the new partnerships would help the state transition from a linear waste management system, based on collection and disposal, to a circular economy model that transforms waste into wealth.
According to Wahab, one of the companies, HAK Waste Limited, will establish a circular beverage container recycling and recovery system through a deposit refund mechanism, anchored on the state’s Extended Producer’s Responsibility policy (EPRM).
He added that another MoU with Haggai Logistics Limited will lead to the establishment of a world-class tyre recycling plant—the first of its kind in the state—designed to process end-of-life tyres using environmentally sound technologies.
The third MoU, Wahab said, is with Mondo 4 Africa, which plans to convert non-recyclable plastic waste into sustainable fuel and other valuable materials using eco-friendly technology.
“We are working to change the culture of seeing waste as useless. Waste is a resource, and we must start sorting it from the home. These partnerships will reduce the volume of waste going to landfills and create new opportunities for green investment,” Wahab stated.
He noted that the government is also addressing financing challenges and environmental vulnerabilities associated with Lagos as a coastal city.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, described the initiative as a major step toward improving environmental sustainability in the state.
“The state government and LAWMA alone cannot manage the volume of waste generated daily. Partnership with the private sector is crucial to turn waste into wealth,” Gbadegesin said.
Executives of the partnering companies expressed appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with the Lagos State Government on its waste-to-wealth initiative.
The event was witnessed by top government officials, including the Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Omobolaji Gaji; Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite; and LAWMA’s Executive Director (Finance), Mr. Kunle Adebiyi.
