The Lagos State Government has entered into a partnership with Lafarge Africa Plc to convert non-recyclable waste into alternative fuel. This innovative initiative aims to tackle the state’s waste management challenges while promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
Under the partnership, Lafarge will utilize its expertise in waste management to convert non-recyclable waste into alternative fuel, which will be used to power its cement production facilities. This will not only reduce the company’s reliance on fossil fuels but also minimize the environmental impact of waste disposal.
The Lagos State Government has expressed its commitment to supporting the partnership, which is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and promote a culture of sustainability in the state.
This partnership is a significant step towards achieving the state’s vision of becoming a waste-free and environmentally sustainable city. By converting waste into a valuable resource, Lagos State is poised to become a model for innovative waste management in Africa.
The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lafarge Africa PLC to use non-recyclable combustible waste as an alternative fuel.
Under the partnership, Lafarge Africa will collect and treat non-recyclable waste from companies and dumpsites across the state, sending it to Lafarge’s Ewekoro Plant for processing and use as fuel.
The announcement was made by Lagos State Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
“On behalf of the Lagos State government, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lafarge Africa PLC for the collection of non-recyclable combustible waste round the state and landfill sites, a significant step towards achieving a zero waste future for Lagos State.
“Through this partnership, Lafarge Africa will collect and treat non-recyclable and combustible waste from companies and Lagos State dumpsites and divert it to its Ewekoro Plant for use as an alternative fuel for production,” the statement read in part.
The statement further highlighted that the partnership aligns with the state’s efforts to reduce landfill waste and achieve the Lagos Waste Management Authority’s (LAWMA) goal of zero waste to landfill.
It also disclosed that, according to Wahab, the initiative is a significant step toward a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos.
Echezona Okafor.
