In a move aimed at transforming the environmental situation in Africa’s most populous city, the Jospong Group of Companies (JCG) has entered into an agreement with the Lagos State Government.
Through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, JCG will construct integrated waste treatment facilities in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Jospong Group of Companies led by Executive Chairman Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong and the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources on February 26, 2024. This strategic partnership aims to leverage JCG’s expertise in waste management to improve the sanitation landscape of Lagos State.
Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting upstream operators and collaborating with them by providing equipment to enhance their efficiency. He expressed JCG’s willingness to share technical and operational knowledge gained from Ghana to aid in addressing waste management challenges in Lagos.
The Lagos State Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, highlighted the importance of a Public Private Partnership model to effectively manage waste in the city. The partnership will explore opportunities to convert waste into valuable resources and create a cleaner, greener, and prosperous Lagos.
The initiative also aims to boost Nigeria’s carbon ratings and enable the country to secure funding for sustainable infrastructure projects. By establishing material recovery facilities, mobile transfer loading stations, recycling plants, and other infrastructure, the project seeks to streamline recyclable activities and contribute to environmental sustainability.
With approximately 13,000 tons of waste generated daily in Lagos State, the consequences of poor sanitation are significant. The partnership between JCG and the Lagos State Government represents a crucial step towards addressing waste management challenges and promoting environmental sustainability in the region.
The delegation from the Jospong Group included key members such as Gifty Boi-Bi-Boi, Emmanuel Otchere Okomeng, Sophia Kudjordji, Gloria Boafo-Arthur Benneh, Florence Cobbold, and Peter Dagadu, among others. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, included officials such as Olakunle Rotimi Akodu, Mahamood Olakunle Adegbite, Femi Afolabi, and national executives from the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria.
By implementing sustainable waste treatment solutions, the partnership between JCG and the Lagos State Government aims to create a positive impact on the environment and public health in Lagos, Nigeria.
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