The Nigerian Government says it is committed to an effective waste management system in the country.
Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Dr. Muhammad Mahmoud stated this at the 3rd International Waste Summit 2021, organized by the Waste Management Society of Nigeria (WAMASON) held in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria.
He noted that the Federal Government is seeking greater partnership with professional bodies like WAMASON on useful ideas for effective waste management in the country.
According to Mahmoud, youths will benefit through all the stages of waste management, from sorting, storage, transporting to treatment, which are all opportunities to generating income.
He noted that such a forum will also help identify areas of improvement in waste management while assuring that the government will create a conducive environment for operators.
In achieving an effective waste management system the government will continue to develop policies to ensure that actions towards waste management are profitable, the Minister added.
He expressed optimism that the deliberations reached at the summit will help the government in managing waste and promoting relevant policies and programmes for a healthier environment.
The Minister was represented by Officer Overseeing the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP Project Coordination Office, Professor Philip Shewkolo
The two-day summit had as its theme: Waste Management in an Emerging Economy: Challenges and Opportunities.
Nneka Ukachukwu
