Speaking during a seminar in Lagos, the General Manager, LASEPA, Dolapo Fasawe, said the state was looking to move away from a linear economy to a circular economy.
“In a study done by the World Bank a few years ago, the cost of not practising circular economy with plastic waste is way above $7bn, just for Lagos State. We are losing $7bn annually.”
On his part, the Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority, Ibrahim Odumboni, said the partnership would consolidate efforts by the state government to comprehensively tackle plastic pollution by boosting the value chain to turn the menace into an economic opportunity. He said, “What we are having here today is a collaboration between UNIDO and the Federal Ministry of Environment, LAWMA and LASEPA to look at some waste management solutions, especially plastic pollution. We are looking at a holistic review of the sector, to encourage job creation through recycling.All rights reserved.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cause of Banana Island building collapse unknown yet – Lagos govtThe Lagos State Government has said the cause of the collapse of a seven-storey building on Banana Island in the Ikoyi area of the state is yet to be determined.
Read more »
Lagos bishop accused of raping pastors arraignedThe Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Monday, granted a bishop, Oluwafeyiropo Daniel, who was accused of raping two of his church pastors (names withheld) bail.
Read more »
Rape allegation: Lagos court remands Bishop Feyi Daniels in Kirikiri prisonBishop Oluwafeyiropo (Feyi) Daniels on Monday appeared at the Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja on a two-count charge of rape. Daniels pleaded not
Read more »
PDP Ward Denies Suspending Lagos ChairmanChairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ward E, Badagry local government area of Lagos State, Hon. Jamiu Nunayon Boglo, the ward secretary, Mr.
Read more »
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Commissioner sympathises with motoristsThe Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde, has sympathised with motorists over the gruelling gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which is under re-construction.
Read more »
Adidas opens Lagos flagship storeSports brand, adidas, has opened a flagship store in Lagos State, Nigeria; its largest and first-of-its-kind store in West Africa.
Read more »