Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned its 23rd Sahara Go Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, as a part of efforts to advertise sustainable waste administration and create financial alternatives via recycling.
The Foundation mentioned the brand new facility would assist remodel recyclable waste into financial worth, offering revenue alternatives for households and strengthening waste restoration techniques in communities.
Speaking on the commissioning ceremony, Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, mentioned the initiative mirrored the organisation’s dedication to environmental sustainability, local weather motion and neighborhood growth.
“This initiative aligns with our sustainability and development priorities by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact, supporting climate action and creating livelihood opportunities,” she mentioned.
Menakaya added that the programme demonstrated how communities may mix environmental duty with inclusive financial progress.
Air Commodore M.A. Imam, Commander of the 651 Base Services Group, counseled the Foundation’s funding in environmental sustainability, stressing the significance of collective motion in addressing waste administration challenges in rising communities.
Also talking, Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, mentioned the corporate was happy to associate with the Foundation to advertise environmental duty on the Air Force base.
He reaffirmed Ikeja Electric’s dedication to sustainable partnerships, dependable energy provide and supporting the wellbeing of shoppers, establishments, companies and communities.
Menakaya mentioned collaboration and neighborhood participation remained central to the programme’s long-term affect.
“Through collaboration, innovation and community participation, we are driving long-term environmental impact while improving livelihoods and strengthening community ownership of sustainable practices,” she mentioned.
The commissioning attracted representatives of Sahara Group and its Foundation, Air Force officers, neighborhood leaders, volunteers and residents.
Since its inception, the Sahara Go Recycling initiative has facilitated the recycling of greater than 1,000 tonnes of recyclable waste and straight and not directly supported over 2,000 livelihoods.
The Foundation mentioned these alternatives span waste assortment, sorting, logistics and community-based enterprises, serving to members earn revenue whereas selling accountable waste disposal.
Through partnerships and neighborhood engagement, the programme seeks to develop recycling actions, get better financial worth from waste and encourage sustainable life.
Sahara Group Foundation mentioned it will proceed increasing the initiative underneath its broader mission of constructing sustainable communities via EXTRApreneurship.
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