UN Habitat, Lagos, others chart way to solve waste management challenges

He spoke at the World Habitat day in Lagos with the theme “Frontier technologies as innovative tool to transform waste to wealth”. The event was attended by professionals, officials of UN Habitat, members of the National Assembly, Commissioners, captains of industries and others. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said effective management of waste is now a global priority and must not be discountenanced.

The governor revealed that he is committed to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment, by re-energising the solid waste management sector and promoting the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle. He observed that as hubs of innovation and creativity, cities are the best place to come up with solutions, he pledged the preparedness of the agency to sustain urbanization. The Executive Director who was represented by Mr. Paul Okunlano from the Communication Department said this year’s theme can only come to reality if countries rethink the entire waste management cycle.

He called for new materials that are biodegradable and recycled material that can replace raw materials for various applications. He advised that 3D printing can improve efficiency in manufacturing by reducing waste and can reuse waste plastics for the printing process.

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