By Uzor Odigbo
The Lagos Waste Forum received a major boost with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the European Union (EU) joining its elite group of partners.
The Lagos Waste Forum is a high-level citizens’ forum on waste reduction, aimed at co-creating strategies to drive a circular economy in Nigeria. The initiative is led by Ambassador Obuesi Phillips, the President/CEO of Statewide Waste and Environmental Education Foundation (SWEEP).
According to Obuesi, the forum’s impact is expected to grow, promoting sustainable waste management practices and contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment in Lagos.
To this end, “The forum’s focus on waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy aligns with the Federal Government’s vision for environmental regeneration
Key Partners, include United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) European Union (EU), The Coca-Cola Company, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), International Labour Organisation, Statewide Waste and Environmental Education Foundation (SWEEP), Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.
” This collaboration is a significant step towards achieving a more sustainable future for Lagos, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have” said Obuesi
