Representatives of the Lagos State Government, the British Deputy High Commission, C40 cities and other stakeholders have partnered on effective ways to mitigate challenges of waste management.
According to a statement, the partnership is seeking ways to get major stakeholders’ buy-in and ensure the development of a robust policy document that will translate into a cleaner and healthy environment statewide.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji, who addressed a validation workshop held recently at the Protea Hotel, Alausa, said the meeting was about prioritising “Climate Action” and reducing “Green House Gas Emissions” in the waste sector through the management of organic waste in the state.
“He added that Lagos State is in extensive engagement with C40 Cities and UK AID and has carried out a Needs and Gap Assessment for the waste sector in the state through a consultant, Messrs Geo-Orbit,” the statement said.
Gaji said the findings of the Gaps and Needs Assessment undertaken by an environmental consultant were being laid bare at the validation workshop for more discussions and suggestions in order to improve the waste management system in the state.
“It is my expectation that this assessment will assist the state government to successfully achieve a diversion of organic waste from landfill, create jobs from recyclables and also reduce the Green House Gas Emissions from the current 25 per cent to a lower percentage ratio,” Gaji said.
The Head of Prosperity, British Deputy High Commission, Lagos, Mr Kris Kamponi, noted that the British Deputy High Commission was delighted to be identified with the efforts towards improving the management of organic waste in Lagos State.
Source:Punch
