Stakeholders Push Circular Economy at Lagos Zero Waste Parliament

Stakeholders Push Circular Economy at Lagos Zero Waste Parliament
LASEPA’s General Manager, Mrs Faderera Koko reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the foundation’s objectives
Weyinmi Okotie highlighted the growing concern over vegetable waste

The Lagos State Government has pledged full support for a campaign against plastic pollution spearheaded by the Community Development Advocacy Foundation.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the commitment was made through various ministries and agencies at a forum held in Lagos, where stakeholders gathered for the Expanded Zero Waste Parliament initiative.

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Among the government bodies that declared support were the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).

Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of LASEPA’s General Manager, Mrs Faderera Koko reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the foundation’s objectives. She described the Expanded Zero Waste Parliament as a collaborative platform bringing together stakeholders from different sectors to promote sustainability and reduce waste across the state.

“We’re thrilled to see the Expanded Zero Waste Parliament initiative taking shape, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to drive sustainability and reduce waste in Lagos. This collaborative effort is crucial for promoting circular economy practices, conserving our natural resources and protecting public health,” she said.

Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment, Yewande Obasa stressed the importance of collaboration in achieving meaningful and lasting environmental change.

Stakeholders Push Circular Economy at Lagos Zero Waste Parliament — Plastic waste

The Ministry of Agriculture also signalled its readiness to partner with the foundation, revealing that a site had been allocated in Epe for a proposed waste recycling project.

In his keynote address, Clean Air Programme Manager Weyinmi Okotie highlighted the growing concern over vegetable waste, which he said accounts for nearly 50 per cent of total waste generated in cities like Lagos. He noted that organic waste has been largely overlooked in waste management strategies.

Okotie warned that organic waste decomposing without oxygen produces methane, a gas responsible for about 30 per cent of global warming. He urged stakeholders to “turn off the plastic tap” in order to pressure plastic producers to reduce output and embrace sustainable alternatives.

The forum reinforced calls for collective action to combat plastic pollution and advance a circular economy in Lagos.