OJOKORO RESIDENTS TO JOIN LAGOS ECO-CIRCULATE INITIATIVE AS GOVT DEEPENS CIRCULAR ECONOMY DRIVE
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
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 enhance environmental sustainability.
The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy disclosed this in a statement made available on Thursday, announcing that the Eco-Circulate Project Train will arrive in Ojokoro on February 28, 2026, for a one-day community activation.
The outreach is scheduled to hold at Akinsola Street, off Oguntonna Street, beside the MFM Church, Ajala, Ojokoro, starting at 10:00 a.m.
“The event is designed to educate, engage and mobilise residents to participate actively in circular economy practices,” the statement read.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Titilayo Oshodi, said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to transforming 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. These items 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.
According to the statement, the programme has diverted more than 40,000 tonnes of recyclable waste from landfills, drainage systems and waterways across participating communities.
Environmental experts have consistently warned that poor waste management contributes to flooding, blocked drainage channels and public health risks in Lagos, particularly in densely populated areas.
The Ojokoro activation will also feature a “Climate Literacy for Children” segment targeted at children aged eight to 10.
“We want to inspire children to adopt practical, climate-smart habits early and build a culture of environmental responsibility from a young age,” Oshodi added.
The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Ojokoro LCDA as part of the Lagos State Government’s broader plan to transition from a linear “collect-and-dump” waste model to a sustainable system that generates economic value while protecting the environment.
“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,” she said.
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