By ayomide Otitoju
Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on solid waste management with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources through the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). The initiative aligns with Lafarge’s ambitious zero waste to landfill objective.
During the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Environment’s office in Alausa Secretariat on Monday, February 17, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, described the partnership as a strategic step toward environmental sustainability.
“With this MoU, we intend to collect non-recyclable and combustible waste from companies and Lagos State dumpsites and divert it to our Ewekoro Plant as an alternative fuel for cement production,” said Alade-Akinyemi. “Managing waste effectively is critical to environmental stewardship, community well-being, and long-term economic development.”
The initiative, powered by Geocycle—Lafarge’s waste management arm—aims to strengthen the company’s leadership in sustainable construction and climate action. By utilizing waste as an alternative fuel, the initiative will replace fossil fuels, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to Nigeria’s decarbonization goals.
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable waste management. “This partnership is a significant step in achieving a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos. Waste management is a critical component of our environmental policies, and we remain committed to fostering collaborations that reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and create a circular economy.”
Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, described the initiative as a milestone in Lagos State’s journey toward a zero-waste future. “This collaboration sets a new precedent in how municipal solid waste is processed and repurposed, reinforcing our vision of a circular economy where waste contributes to sustainable development.”
