Comments on: Solid Waste Management in Nigeria

By: THE NEED TO IMPROVE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA – The Circular

THE NEED TO IMPROVE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA – The Circular — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:51:28 +0000

[…] management is a critical issue in Nigeria, as the country generates a significant amount of waste but lacks adequate infrastructure and resources to properly manage it. This results in significant […]

By: Recycling: Abuja residents shift waste into wealth, as economic hardship bites | The ICIR - ICIR - Wealth Santa

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:17:20 +0000

[…] the streets are an eyesore littered with plastic, and while the country generates more than 32 million tons of solid waste annually, only 20-30 per cent is collected.Recently, entrepreneurs are working hard to tackle the rubbish mountain by getting […]

By: UNDERCOVER: Government Policies Of Indiscriminate Waste Disposal Endangers Lives In Kwara State – Nigeria Grassroot News

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:16:03 +0000

[…] concern about the ways these wastes are being managed in municipal areas. For instance, Nigeria gets no fewer than 32 million tons of solid waste yearly but out only 20-30% is collected with those […]

By: Recycled Waste Is Creating Economic Opportunities In Abuja Motor Park - HumAngle Media

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:36:06 +0000

[…] collected is one of the largest producers of waste in Africa. Findings show that the country generates more than 32 million tons of solid waste annually, out of which […]

By: Garbage to Power; the Clean Energy Wave • The Electricity Hub

Garbage to Power; the Clean Energy Wave • The Electricity Hub — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:51:19 +0000

[…] technologies that can be utilised in converting waste into electricity, heat and biofuels. In a report released by bioenergy consult, Nigeria generates over 32 million tons of solid waste annually, of which only 20 -30 per cent are […]

By: 5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on | Greenbiz

5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on | Greenbiz — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:25:12 +0000

[…] each year. Lagos, Nigeria is the second fastest growing city in Africa, and generates about 10,000 tons of waste per […]

By: Dr.Cemal Kaldirimci

Dr.Cemal Kaldirimci — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:01:21 +0000

I have been implementing healthcare waste management and disposal technologies in Nigeria for more than 10 years and yet there is no project realised. This is very lucrative business for investors and does not require big capitals. Nigeria is so interesting Country that shows interest but does not act.

By: Kari's

Kari's — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:35:34 +0000

A very good work and very educating write up.
On the part of Government, ministries of environment and relevant agencies that care less about the management of waste should be put on pressure, thousands of unhealthy issues and reports are traced back to poor waste management practices in a defined geographical area.

On private organizations. Apart from joining hands with the government to reduce the solid waste generated within a state to the minimal level, it is also an avenue to get wealth. Investing on solid waste management as private organizations is a good business like that of Electricity Distribution Company.

By: Dr. MENWO UKECHI OSIGWE

Dr. MENWO UKECHI OSIGWE — Tue, 28 May 2019 21:46:36 +0000

Thanks Wale for your work and write up. Can we communicate so we can see how i might introduce a very good investor i met in London who is willing to invest in Nigeria now. My email is mosigwe1@gmail.com. I am also a solid waste management expert in the field of academic based outside Nigeria.

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 20:41:02 +0000

What are the sources of these numbers you are throwing around, the data is captivating but its not reliable because it is not backed by any authority. Nice job but you can do better.

By: black savage

black savage — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:40:42 +0000

this is not what i needed but thanks alot anyway it still helped me BAKARE

By: Dehrah

Dehrah — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 16:18:50 +0000

“The government at the federal level as a matter of urgency needs to revive its regulatory framework that will be attractive for private sectors to invest in waste collection, recycling and reusing.” I like this piece so much but then what are the strategies in reaching out to get the government getting them to see the importance of giving the private sector a hand in helping mitigate waste production in Nigeria. Believe me indiscriminate waste dumping and poor management have caused a whole lot of harm but to the masses and the environment inclusive. How can we get the government to see the vast economical vantages embedded in waste management( recycling, reuse, reduce).
This was a lovely piece by the way.

By: Waste Management Outlook for Nigeria

Waste Management Outlook for Nigeria — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:47:01 +0000

[…] generates around 43.2 million tonnes of waste annually. By 2025 with a population of 233.5 million, Nigeria will be generating an estimated 72.46 million tonnes of waste annually at a projected rate of 0.85 […]

By: Recycling for Education Credits – Global Opportunity Explorer

Recycling for Education Credits – Global Opportunity Explorer — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:31:17 +0000

[…] generates more than 32 million tons of solid waste annually, out of which only 20-30% is collected. ‘Trash for Education’ carries the potential to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts […]

By: kehinde

kehinde — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 22:25:11 +0000

In reply to Kingsley. Nice write up, I will begin to work on recycling process too

By: Waste Disposal Methods

Waste Disposal Methods — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:36:42 +0000

[…] is apparent in most States in Nigeria, if not all and some cities in Africa like Mozambique, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, to mention but a […]

By: Waste Management in Delta State

Waste Management in Delta State — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:37:15 +0000

[…] management is a serious problem in Nigeria, and Delta State is no exception. It is a problem that starts at a cultural level: many of the […]

By: sustydevafric

sustydevafric — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:35:30 +0000

In reply to Max. 32 million/yr at the national aggregate and 10,000/day for Lagos which simply means Lagos generates an average of 3.65 million tons of solid waste annually.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 10:36:56 +0000

In reply to Max. Interesting figures @Max. Can you give your reference to the stats posted above?

By: Kingsley

Kingsley — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 22:33:23 +0000

Nice piece… Realistically, it’s rather unfortunate our government does not encourage small scale entrepreneurs in the sector. The amount required for registration with AEPB for instance is quite high for a small scale entrepreneur. If is subsidized, I believe it would reduce unemployment in the FCT.

By: Kenneth Tumusiime

Kenneth Tumusiime — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:36:58 +0000

Thanks Wale. You are doing a great job in Nigeria. I want to encourage you to press on. Am also doing awareness in Uganda most especially on plastic waste management. I would like to say that if you are are able to transform one person, it is already a plus and not a minus. If you press on, one day the story will be different. We can not afford to give up on the issue of waste management in developing countries especially in Africa. The common practices every where is haphazard dumping and burning of waste which must be prohibited at all costs. Please kindly target the young generation, i believe you will see great results.Thanks.

Kenneth Tumusiime, Uganda

By: Taofeek

Taofeek — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:30:40 +0000

Nice write-up and submission. Meanwhile, it’s a collective responsibilities which includes individual citizens, government and stakeholders to ensure effective waste management practices in the country. Waste need to be properly managed from the generation phase to the last stage. Perhaps there should be a robust framework policy for best waste management practices in our regulation.

By: Max

Max — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:47:21 +0000

3.2 million tons of waste generated nationally, but 10,000 tons per day from Lagos?

By: Juliet

Juliet — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:33:10 +0000

Nice piece of work

By: Adekunle

Adekunle — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:40:01 +0000

Hello Wale, thanks for the awareness but I want you to realise that policy won’t change anything. Nigeria is good in designing policy statements but implementing them is another concern. Whilst there’re environmental policies in Nigeria (I don’t know of any one to be honest), there’s little or no waste management strategy (based on my experience with SEPA in three different states in Nigeria). In addition, generation of waste isn’t a problem but what do we do with that stagerring amount of refuse we produce every day. We need investments from government and private investors in this area. Waste Management sector is a multi-billion dollar sector that turn around the economy of Nigeria if we’re serious about it.

By: Wale Bakare

Wale Bakare — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:38:25 +0000

Thanks John

By: John H . Dzafarov

John H . Dzafarov — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:16:00 +0000

Bonjour from Montreal.

Nice piece of work ( info ) by Wale Bakare …..