Lagos State government, in conjunction with C40 Cities, has taken concrete steps to help farmers in the state achieve optimum crop production and practical application of compost manure to ensure optimum yield.
Speaking at a workshop on stakeholders’ readiness analysis and organic waste mapping, which was held at the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Waste to Wealth facility in Ikorodu, the Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, said that the state is paying special attention to organic waste management.
Tajudeen, who was represented by the Head of Climate Change Unit in the ministry, Azeezat Afinowi-Subair, explained that this is because of its high global warming potential.
He commended the C40 Cities for partnering with the state government in ensuring that organic waste is converted to other valuable products, such as organic compost and Biogas.
Tajudeen added that the waste sector is being prioritised because it is the second highest contributor to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions in the Lagos emissions inventory.
He commended farmers and horticulturists for coming out in large numbers to gain practical insights on how to produce and manage organic waste.
Whilst speaking, the Lagos C40 Cities Adviser, Maximus Ugwuoke, explained that Lagos is one of the seven African cities where C40 is supporting the implementation of climate action under the Urban Climate Action Programme.
