LAWMA Nominated For GreenVETAfrica Project

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been nominated as one of the four African partners in the GreenVETAfrica project, according to a release from the authority.
GreenVETAfrica project is an Erasmus+ project funded by the European Commission, seeking to integrate unemployed youth and vulnerable groups into the labour markets in Nigeria and Ghana, by offering technical and entrepreneurial training on green waste management.
The Green Waste Management and Micro Entrepreneurship Vocational Education Training project, aims to contribute to the twin transitions (Green and Digital), in alignment with the ambitious environmental objectives of the European Green Deal and the Europe – Africa strategic partnership.

Commenting on the nomination, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, noted that it was delightful that LAWMA was a part of the project, as it aligned with the authority’s mandate of providing an efficient and sustainable waste management system in Lagos State.

Odumboni said, “LAWMA is committed to promoting a sustainable environment and a circular development model that will transform a linear economy into a circular one. This project aligns with the agency’s vision to promote sustainable development and create job opportunities for the youth in Lagos, Nigeria.

‘’As a responsible waste management authority, LAWMA believes that waste is a resource and can be transformed into a valuable asset. The GreenVETAfrica project will equip young Nigerians with the skills to manage waste sustainably, promote a circular economy, and reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment.’’