LAWMA, EU PARTNERS LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO TACKLE CONSTRUCTION WASTE IN LAGOS
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in collaboration with European Union-backed partners, has stepped up efforts to address construction and demolition waste through the Green Waste Remediation and Recycling (GROW) Vocational Training Workshop.
The workshop, held at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre in Ikeja, brought together policymakers, industry stakeholders, academia, and development partners to tackle the growing challenge of construction waste in Lagos’ rapidly urbanising environment.
In his welcome address, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, described the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at bridging technical skill gaps and repositioning construction waste management in line with global best practices.
He explained that the GROW project was designed to support the green transformation of the construction sector by promoting sustainable waste practices, strengthening technical capacity, and fostering collaboration among government, training institutions, and industry.
Represented by the Authority’s Executive Director, Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, Gbadegesin noted that the project, co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS Plus programme, focuses on Nigeria and Mozambique as key growth economies facing rising construction waste challenges.
He added that LAWMA is intensifying efforts to strengthen the management of Construction, Demolition and Disaster Waste (CDDW), ensuring efficient handling from generation to disposal while unlocking opportunities for recycling and resource recovery.
According to him, the initiative is expected to support skills development, create jobs, and accelerate the transition from a linear to a circular waste management system.
In her remarks, Project Coordinator Isabel Goncalves described the workshop as timely, noting that the GROW project is designed to deliver practical, skills-based solutions to the increasing volume of construction waste.
She added that the project would enhance workforce capacity, improve waste management outcomes across participating countries, and promote collaboration among key stakeholders.
Other participants, including representatives from industry groups, waste management associations, academia, and private sector partners, contributed to discussions at the event.
The workshop featured technical sessions and breakout discussions focused on skills gap assessment and workforce development, with participants proposing actionable strategies to improve recycling, reuse, and overall efficiency in construction waste management.
Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnerships, improving policy implementation, and advancing sustainable construction waste practices in Lagos and beyond.
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