Lagos, British High Commission To Partner On Energy Generation From Solid Waste

A mechanical claw collects trash at a waste-to-energy plant

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to partner with the British High Commission in Nigeria to generate energy from solid waste and recycling.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday night.

Wahab said the move was aimed at improving the state’s economy.

The environment commissioner noted that Lagos generates 13,000 – 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, making solid waste management “a major issue” for the state.

He stated that the state is open to investment opportunities and partnerships to fix its troubled waste management system.

Wahab added that the Lagos government would also continue to step up its advocacy against unwholesome waste disposal by residents.

Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab

“The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and the British High Commission in Nigeria are set to collaborate on the generation of energy from solid waste as well as recycling for an improved economy,” he said.

“Solid waste management is a major issue for the State, as the State generates 13,000 – 15,000 tonnes of waste daily. We have also identified that the PSP waste collection system needs support in finding creative ways to manage dumpsites.

“It is important to mention that the @jidesanwoolu -led administration has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on environmental issues with private investors on ways to generate energy from dumpsites.

“The State is open to investment opportunities and partnerships. It is time for stakeholders to have pure work plans and be very realistic and deliberate about actions to combat the environmental scourge.

“The Government would also continue to step up its advocacy and sensitisation against unwholesome waste disposal by the people.”

Energy recovery from waste is the conversion of non-recyclable waste materials into usable heat, electricity, or fuel through a variety of processes, including combustion, gasification, pyrolization, anaerobic digestion and landfill gas recovery.

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