In furtherance of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) funded project tagged 'Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Waste Management', an excursion was held for participants.
In furtherance of the United Nations Development Program funded project tagged "Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Waste Management", an excursion was held for participants.In furtherance of the United Nations Development Program funded project tagged “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Waste Management”, an excursion was held for participants.
He explained: “Abuja Environmental Protection Board covers waste collection in the city centre but at the final disposal site, we allow waste that comes from the environs outside the city centre to prevent open dumping. Basically, on a daily average, we record about 900 to 1000 tons of waste. The scavengers loitering around also help in reducing the waste span by taking away some of the recyclables and reselling them.
He added that while the government strive to be intentional in implementing environmental laws, the residents should also play their part. “They come together to think out ways to solve these problems and that is why we have this project we are currently on with the UNDP through the Small Grant Project we are trusting that in the next few weeks, these youths will do better. I am really waiting to see the suggestions. The government should not just make environmental laws but also see to their implementation.
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