The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, Jimoh Saliu, has called on the Lagos State Government and private sector operators to support a waste-to-wealth programme aimed at creating jobs, improving sanitation and expanding economic opportunities for residents.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, Saliu said the council was working to transform waste management into a structured economic activity by organising waste collectors and traders into cooperatives and establishing collection and aggregation centres across the area.
He said the initiative would help tackle environmental challenges while creating new sources of income for residents.
“On our part, we want to reassure you of our full readiness and commitment.
“We will provide land where necessary, offer strong coordination, ensure effective community engagement, and give all required implementation support to make this initiative successful,” Saliu told stakeholders.
The council chairman also appealed to participating companies to extend their corporate social responsibility programmes
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