Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned its 23rd Sahara Go Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, as a part of efforts to advertise sustainable waste administration and create financial alternatives via recycling.
The Foundation stated the brand new facility would assist remodel recyclable waste into financial worth, offering earnings alternatives for households and strengthening waste restoration methods in communities.
Speaking on the commissioning ceremony, Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, stated the initiative mirrored the organisation’s dedication to environmental sustainability, local weather motion and group improvement.
“This initiative aligns with our sustainability and development priorities by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact, supporting climate action and creating livelihood opportunities,” she stated.
Menakaya added that the programme demonstrated how communities might mix environmental duty with inclusive financial progress.
Air Commodore M.A. Imam, Commander of the 651 Base Services Group, recommended the Foundation’s funding in environmental sustainability, stressing the significance of collective motion in addressing waste administration challenges in rising communities.
Also talking, Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, stated the corporate was happy to associate with the Foundation to advertise environmental duty on the Air Force base.
He reaffirmed Ikeja Electric’s dedication to sustainable partnerships, dependable energy provide and supporting the wellbeing of consumers, establishments, companies and communities.
Menakaya stated collaboration and group participation remained central to the programme’s long-term impression.
“Through collaboration, innovation and community participation, we are driving long-term environmental impact while improving livelihoods and strengthening community ownership of sustainable practices,” she stated.
The commissioning attracted representatives of Sahara Group and its Foundation, Air Force officers, group leaders, volunteers and residents.
Since its inception, the Sahara Go Recycling initiative has facilitated the recycling of greater than 1,000 tonnes of recyclable waste and immediately and not directly supported over 2,000 livelihoods.
The Foundation stated these alternatives span waste assortment, sorting, logistics and community-based enterprises, serving to members earn earnings whereas selling accountable waste disposal.
Through partnerships and group engagement, the programme seeks to broaden recycling actions, get better financial worth from waste and encourage sustainable existence.
Sahara Group Foundation stated it could proceed increasing the initiative below its broader mission of constructing sustainable communities via EXTRApreneurship.
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