- Lagos, EU Launch GROW Project to Boost Recycling, Green Jobs
- Gbadegesin described the initiative as a strategic move to bridge technical skill gaps and align waste management practices with global standards
- Isabel Goncalves described the workshop as timely, noting that it aims to deliver practical, skills-based solutions to the growing volume of construction waste
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in partnership with European Union-backed organisations, has stepped up efforts to tackle construction and demolition waste through the Green Waste Remediation and Recycling (GROW) vocational training workshop.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the workshop, held at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre, brought together policymakers, industry players, academics and development partners to address the rising challenge of construction waste in Lagos’ fast-growing urban environment.
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Speaking at the event, LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, described the initiative as a strategic move to bridge technical skill gaps and align waste management practices with global standards.
He noted that the GROW project is designed to support the green transformation of the construction sector by promoting sustainable waste handling and strengthening collaboration across sectors.
Gbadegesin, who was represented by the agency’s Executive Director of Finance, Kunle Adebiyi, explained that the project is co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS Plus programme, focusing on Nigeria and Mozambique as emerging economies facing increasing waste challenges.
He added that LAWMA is enhancing the management of Construction, Demolition and Disaster Waste (CDDW) to ensure proper handling from generation to disposal, while also creating opportunities for recycling and resource recovery.
The initiative, he said, is expected to drive skills development, create jobs and accelerate the transition from a linear to a circular waste management system.
Project Coordinator, Isabel Goncalves, described the workshop as timely, noting that it aims to deliver practical, skills-based solutions to the growing volume of construction waste.
Participants at the workshop engaged in technical sessions and discussions focused on workforce development, recycling strategies and improving efficiency in waste management.
Stakeholders also reaffirmed their commitment to stronger partnerships, improved policy implementation and sustainable waste practices in Lagos and beyond.
