Sahara, Wecyclers, LSETF launch recycling hub in Lagos
16 April 2023 |
2:55 am
Sahara Group Foundation- the corporate sustainability vehicle for Sahara Group, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and Wecyclers, a recycling social enterprise, have launched the first of 12 recycling hubs planned for Lagos State.
Sahara Group Foundation- the corporate sustainability vehicle for Sahara Group, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and Wecyclers, a recycling social enterprise, have launched the first of 12 recycling hubs planned for Lagos State.
The hubs, the first of which was launched at Isolo Local Council, aim to promote a sustainable environment, create jobs and empower the people of Isolo community to adopt recycling as an effective waste management practice with some financial reward, and support a movement of environmentally conscious Lagosians.
Speaking at the launch, Director, Sahara Group Foundation, Ejiro Gray, said: “Today, together with our partners – LSETF and Wecyclers, we have brought to life a sustainable initiative capable of spurring a favourable and widespread behavioural change where Lagosians will reimagine their waste management practices and adopt recycling.”
Gray further stated that the project would contribute to the development of a circular economy in Lagos and reduce the amount of waste generated in the city significantly.
Gray urged the people of Isolo to take advantage of the ‘Go-Recycling’ project to help transform their lives and communities positively by making a commitment to promote a cleaner, healthier and thriving community for today and future generations.
Director of Programmes and Coordination, Omolara Adewumi, who represented the Executive Secretary, LSETF, Teju Abisoye, said: “Through this initiative, we hope to empower the Isolo residents by providing them with an opportunity to earn while also contributing to a greener future. We believe that this recycling hub will not only benefit individuals but also have a positive impact on the community as a whole. We are excited to partner with Sahara Foundation and Wecyclers, organisations that are leading the way in building a sustainable future for Lagos State.
Chief Operating Officer, Wecyclers, Oluwayemisi Lawal, said: “At Wecyclers, we believe that waste is not a problem, but an opportunity. Our partnership with Sahara Foundation and LSETF has enabled us to take this opportunity and turn it into a sustainable business model.”
The Go-recycling project will help us to reach and empower more individuals to take action towards a cleaner Lagos, and we believe that it will inspire others to join us in our mission to build a better world for generations to come.”
The Go-recycling project rollout is set to positively influence the recycling narrative in Lagos, with all 12 hubs to be launched before the end of the year.
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