- Lagos State Signs MoUs to Boost Waste-to-Wealth Initiatives
- Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said the government is shifting from the traditional “pick and dump” waste system to a more sustainable waste-to-wealth model
- Wahab stressed the importance of public sensitisation on waste sorting at the source
The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable waste management by signing three separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading companies, marking a significant step towards converting waste into valuable resources, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking at the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit held at the Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said the government is shifting from the traditional “pick and dump” waste system to a more sustainable waste-to-wealth model.
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“The new MoUs represent a major step in reducing the volume of waste that ends up in landfills,” Wahab said, highlighting the state’s drive towards environmental sustainability.
According to Wahab, one of the agreements with HAK Waste Limited focuses on establishing a circular beverage container recycling system through a deposit refund mechanism anchored in the Extended Producer’s Responsibility Mechanism (EPRM). The initiative aims to create a packaging circularity ecosystem, reflecting investor confidence in Lagos State’s EPRM policy.
Another MoU, signed with Haggai Logistics Limited, seeks to develop a world-class tyre collection and recycling facility. Wahab explained that the project will feature a fully automated tyre recycling factory using environmentally sound technologies to process end-of-life tyres.
The third MoU, with Mondo 4 Africa, involves converting non-recyclable plastic waste into sustainable fuel and other valuable resources using eco-friendly technology.
Wahab stressed the importance of public sensitisation on waste sorting at the source, urging residents to view waste as a resource rather than refuse. “We are trying to change the culture of seeing waste as waste, but as a resource,” he said, noting that the approach also addresses financial and environmental challenges facing Lagos as a coastal state.
Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), said the initiatives form part of efforts to enhance environmental sustainability in the state. He emphasised that the large volume of daily solid waste cannot be managed by the government or LAWMA alone, underscoring the importance of private sector partnerships.
Company executives at the event expressed appreciation for the collaboration and pledged support to help Lagos achieve its waste-to-wealth objectives.
Also in attendance were the Special Adviser on Environment, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr Omobolaji Gaji; Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Mr Mahamood Adegbite; and LAWMA’s Executive Director (Finance), Mr Kunle Adebiyi, among others.
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