“WASTE TO WEALTH: SAHARA GROUP FOUNDATION OPENS 18TH AND 19TH RECYCLING HUBS IN OJODU”
L-R: Sanitarian Muyiwa Awe, Supervisor for Environment; Pastor Segun Fayemi, CDC Chairman, both of LCDA Ojodu; Chidilim Menakaya, Director, Sahara Group Foundation; Hon. Olaide Bello, Chief of Staff, LCDA Ojodu; Titiloye Ojo, Aare Borikini of Aguda; Adebimpe Akintola, CSR, Brands and Events Manager, Ikeja Electric during the commissioning.[ GREATRIBUNETVNEWS]
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–NEW hubs bring structured recycling closer to Lagos residents, creating income and cleaner communities
Key Issues:
1. Two New Sahara Go Recycling Hubs Commissioned In Ojodu LCDA
_”Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of global energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group, has commissioned its 18th and 19th Sahara Go Recycling Hubs in Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State.”
_”The commissioning of the two hubs in a single day marks another milestone in the Foundation’s drive to advance environmental sustainability while empowering communities through inclusive development initiatives.”_
2. Initiative Turns Waste Into Income And Environmental Impact
_”The Sahara Go Recycling Initiative promotes responsible waste management by diverting recyclable waste from landfills, improving resource recovery, and creating income opportunities for households through structured waste-to-wealth solutions.”
_”By bringing structured recycling solutions closer to residents, we are not only promoting environmental responsibility but also creating opportunities for households to derive economic value from recycling activities,” said Director, Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya.
3. Strong Stakeholder Collaboration Backs The Project
_”The commissioning ceremony was attended by representatives of Sahara Group and Sahara Group Foundation, officials of Ojodu LCDA, community leaders, partners, volunteers, and residents, highlighting strong stakeholder collaboration and community support for the initiative.”
_”This Recycling Hub is both timely and impactful for the people of Ojodu LCDA, particularly because of its strategic location within the community,” said Chief of Staff, Olaide Bello, representing Executive Chairman David Olusegun Odunmbaku._
4. Program Delivers Measurable Results Across Lagos
_”Since its launch, the Sahara Go Recycling Initiative has delivered measurable social, economic, and environmental impact across Lagos, driving increased community participation in recycling, strengthening environmental awareness, and supporting household empowerment.”
_”To date, the initiative has facilitated the recycling of over 1000 tonnes of recyclable materials while directly and indirectly impacting more than 2000 livelihoods through collection, sorting, logistics, and community-based enterprise opportunities.”_
5. Model For Community-Driven Sustainability
_”The initiative aligns strongly with our sustainability and development priorities by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact, supporting climate action, and creating livelihood opportunities for residents. It represents a practical model for how communities can drive environmental responsibility while advancing inclusive economic growth,” Bello said.
Through strategic partnerships and sustained community engagement, Sahara Go Recycling is helping to transform waste into economic value, reshape public perceptions around recycling, and promote more sustainable lifestyles across underserved communities.
Sahara Group Foundation will continue to expand the Sahara Go Recycling Initiative across Lagos and beyond, in line with its mission of building sustainable communities through EXTRApreneurship.
For more information on the Sahara Go Recycling Initiative and other Sahara Group Foundation programmes, visit: www.saharagroupfoundation.org
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