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Nigerian waste managers advocate for robust policies and private sector investment in waste disposal
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Dr. Olugbenga Adebola, President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, called for the government to establish strong policies to guarantee investment in the waste disposal sector. Speaking at an event hosted by the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria in Lagos, Adebola emphasized that while the private sector can provide funding and expertise, the government must create an enabling environment and provide investment guarantees. He stated that governments are better suited to be regulators and policy providers rather than business operators. Adebola also highlighted the importance of effective waste collection from the source, as represented by the Private Sector Participant PSP program, to prevent waste from ending up in unauthorized locations. He suggested the need for material recovery facilities in megacities like Lagos for sorting waste, even if it is not sorted at the generator's level. Additionally, he advised formalizing the informal waste disposal sector rather than banning it. Mrs. Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie, Chairperson of PEWAN, also advocated for increased investment in waste infrastructure, modern treatment facilities, expanded collection services, effective waste segregation, awareness campaigns, smart bins, and stronger partnerships with the private sector and communities. She stressed the need for authorities to deepen policy enforcement, improve budget allocation for waste management, and involve local communities in waste reduction e
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