Residents of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos State are set to participate in the state government’s Eco-Circulate waste-to-value initiative as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement in the circular economy and improve environmental sustainability.
The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy disclosed this in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Thursday, announcing that the Eco-Circulate Project Train would arrive in Ojokoro on February 28, 2026, for a one-day community activation.
According to the statement, the outreach will be held at Akinsola Street, off Oguntonna Street, beside the MFM Church, Ajala, Ojokoro, starting at 10:00 am.
“The event is designed to educate, engage and mobilise residents to participate actively in circular economy practices,” the statement said.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Titilayo Oshodi, was quoted as saying the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to turning waste into economic opportunity.
“Eco-Circulate promotes waste valorisation, responsible consumption, climate literacy and inclusive economic participation. We are positioning circular practices as a socially impactful model that delivers both environmental and economic benefits,” she said.
Under the scheme, residents are expected to bring sorted recyclable materials such as plastics, PET bottles, metals, cans, cartons, textiles and paper waste, which can be exchanged for incentives including cash, airtime, data, food items and clean cooking gas.
Oshodi noted that since its launch, the initiative has been activated in several communities across Lagos, including Ayobo, Badagry, Ajah, Surulere, Maryland, Onigbongbo, Trade Fair Complex, Victoria Island and Lekki.
“Through this initiative, we have reached over 8,000 direct beneficiaries and an estimated 50,000 indirect beneficiaries through community outreach and communication channels,” she said.
The statement added that the programme has diverted significant volumes of recyclable materials from landfills, drainage systems and waterways, with more than 40,000 tonnes of recyclable waste collected and processed across participating communities.
Environmental experts have repeatedly warned that poor waste management contributes to flooding, blocked drainage channels and public health risks in Lagos, particularly in densely populated communities.
Oshodi said the Ojokoro edition would also incorporate a Climate Literacy for Children segment targeted at children between the ages of eight and 10.
“We want to inspire children to adopt practical, climate-smart habits early and build a culture of environmental responsibility from a young age,” she said.
The activation is being implemented in partnership with Ojokoro LCDA as part of the broader circular economy agenda of the Lagos State Government, which aims to transition from a linear “collect-and-dump” waste model to a sustainable system that creates economic value while protecting the environment.
She added, “This is about community ownership. When residents see waste as a resource and not a burden, we move closer to a cleaner, more resilient Lagos.”
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