Sahara Group Foundation launches two new recycling hubs in Lagos, expanding waste-to-wealth initiative to 19 locations

NIGERIA – Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned its 18th and 19th recycling hubs in Lagos, with the programme having recycled over 1,000 tonnes of materials and impacted more than 2,000 livelihoods through collection, sorting, and logistics activities.

The newly launched hubs, unveiled in a single day in Ojodu LCDA, are expected to strengthen access to sustainable recycling solutions while creating additional income opportunities for households through structured waste-to-wealth programmes. 

The initiative focuses on diverting recyclable waste from landfills, improving resource recovery, and promoting environmental sustainability through community participation and inclusive development.

From Waste to Wealth

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, described the project as part of the foundation’s broader commitment to building sustainable communities through practical and people-centred solutions.

She explained that by bringing structured recycling solutions closer to residents, the foundation is not only promoting environmental responsibility but also creating opportunities for households to derive economic value from recycling activities. 

Menakaya added that the initiative goes beyond waste management by unlocking livelihood opportunities, strengthening local resilience, and encouraging what she described as “EXTRApreneurship” within communities.

Community Leadership Endorsement

Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, David Odunmbaku, represented by his Chief of Staff, Olaide Bello, commended the foundation for investing in environmental sustainability and community development. 

According to him, the initiative aligns with the council’s sustainability priorities by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental pollution, supporting climate action, and creating livelihood opportunities for residents. 

He stated that this recycling hub is both timely and impactful for the people of Ojodu LCDA, particularly because of its strategic location within the community.

Measurable Impact

Since its launch, the Sahara Go Recycling Initiative has facilitated the recycling of over 1,000 tonnes of recyclable materials while directly and indirectly impacting more than 2,000 livelihoods through collection, sorting, logistics, and community enterprise activities. 

The foundation said the initiative has also contributed to increased environmental awareness and stronger community participation in recycling activities across underserved communities in Lagos. 

Sahara Group Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the initiative across Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as part of its long-term sustainability and community empowerment strategy.

When the Recycling Hub Becomes an Economic Engine

A recycling hub in Ojodu is not just a drop-off point, it is an employer, a training centre, and a waste diversion facility rolled into one. 

Sahara Group Foundation’s 19 hubs have turned 1,000 tonnes of waste into income for 2,000 households. For Lagos, that model is not charity; it is capacity building.

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