The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Research Group, Lafarge Africa, Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (TCEBCEM), Centre for Environmental Human Resource Development (CENHURD) and other stakeholders are holding conversations on the decarbonisation of waste recycling and co-processing.
Themed ‘Sustainable Climate Action in Nigeria through Waste Decarbonisation and Co-processing Technology,” the event is to be held on April 22, 2025, at the Unilag campus.
Addressing journalists in Lagos, a Senior Lecturer, at the Department of Chemistry, Unilag, Akeem Abayomi, disclosed that the multi-stakeholder engagement will provide a platform for stakeholders to brainstorm on means to address the daunting challenges posed by the 32 million tons of waste generated yearly across the country, out of which over 70 per cent end up in overburdened landfills.
a situation which has continually aggravated environmental degradation, caused surges in greenhouse gas emissions and posed serious health risks.
He added that the seminar represents a bold move by Unilag, through its research group, to align the nation’s waste management systems with its climate action commitments by highlighting cutting-edge technologies, promoting inclusivity, and facilitating cross-sectoral collaboration.
The Head of Geo cycle and member of the executive committee, Lafarge Africa, Daniel Adedokun, said the company is moving away from fossil fuels to reduce carbon emissions.