The Anambra State Government, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Coca-Cola Foundation and TechnoServe has reaffirmed its commitment to recycling plastic waste, securing more environmentally friendly solutions through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.
Speaking while declaring open a stakeholders’ meeting on Plastic Waste Recycling, in Awka, Anambra State, the State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. (Engr) Felix Odimegwu said, “Plastic waste becomes a menace to the environment when not separated and channeled for recycling.”
He highlighted the alignment of the Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity with Anambra’s strategic vision for sustainable development, adding that under the leadership of Governor Prof. Charles Soludo, Anambra has been actively pursuing initiatives to reduce waste, promote recycling, and foster a culture of sustainability.
Engr. Dr Odimegwu also announced the second season of the “All Anambra Communities Plastic Waste Recovery Challenge,” aiming at reducing waste, promoting recycling, and creating employment for the residents, reinforcing the state’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future.
In her remarks, the Country Director of Technoserve Nigeria, Mrs Adesuwa Akinboro, represented by the Senior Program Manager, Mr Benneth Obasiohia emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating plastic pollution in the state.
She noted that the project sought to boost local economies and also create sustainable livelihoods, not forgetting Nigeria’s significant contributions to global plastic waste, of which only 12 percent is being recycled in the country.
The event featured insightful presentations, including one by Professor Emma Ezenwaji, Chairman of the ASWAMA board of directors, on strategic partnerships for improved waste management service delivery in Anambra State, also Franklin Nwaribe, Senior Business Advisor, provided an overview of the Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity.
The Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity is dedicated to intercepting plastic waste at source and transforming it into valuable resources, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable communities. This initiative exemplifies the commitment of USAID, the Coca-Cola Foundation, and TechnoServe to environmental sustainability and economic development in Nigeria.
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