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LASG initiates reward scheme for waste recycling programme

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has started a reward scheme as part of a waste recycling awareness initiative to promote circular economy as a solution to diversifying the State’s resources by transforming waste into valuable assets.

The awareness campaign themed, ‘Eco Circulate’ commences recently at at the St Thomas primary school, Agbalata road in Badagry, Lagos.

The eco-circulate programme is designed to increase awareness and adoption of the circular economy across the State and reduce financial burden of climate impacts, such as flooding and waterborne diseases on Government and citizens.

At the event held at the weekend, many people in Badagry attended and brought their wastes to the venue to exchange for valuable assets by the Government officials and their team.

Speaking at the event, Titi Oshodi, Special Adviser to Lagos State governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, said the launch of the initiative heralded a movement that would empower Lagos communities, particularly nano and micro-businesses, to take center stage in the circular economy.

Oshodi pointed out that the eco-circulate
is designed to be a transformative force in communities, by engaging residents and incentivizing climate-friendly practices, in a bid to position circular economy practices as a new form of social subsidy rewarding those who take action towards sustainability with tangible benefits.

As we gather here, we celebrate not just the launch of an initiative but the birth of a movement that empowers our communities, particularly nano and micro-businesses, to take center stage in the circular economy.

“This vision has been brought to life through the robust collaboration with several key agencies across Lagos State.

“The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has been instrumental in ensuring that our outreach effectively targets the right demographics, allowing us to extend the benefits of this program to those who need it most.The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with us to offer health insurance enrolment opportunities, making health care more accessible to our people”, Oshodi said.

Also speaking at the event, Kayode Robert, Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, commended the choice of Badagry for the launch of the initial, noting that the history of Lagos was not complete without the town.

The Commissioner implored people of the Local Government Area to tap into the initiative and empower themselves.

Also speaking, Desola Olusanya, Commissioner for Agriculture, called upon citizens to take responsibility for the wastes they generate, while also making money from it.

The Commissioner stressed that her Ministry was focused on food production for Lagosians, while also promising to work actively to make the initiative a success.

“Waste products can be tuned into money making venture and this is an opportunity for all.This is an opportunity to make money by the side, this is an opportunity to engage people who are unemployed to make money by the side”, Olusanya said.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government said the circular economy has the potentials to create 10,000 to 30,000 jobs, foster new entrepreneurship, and cut over two million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually in the State.

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