The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has signed an agreement with the Lagos State Government’s Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to construct waste treatment facilities in Lagos, Nigeria.
This collaborative effort aims to establish an integrated waste treatment facility that will positively impact the environmental landscape of Africa’s most populous city.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) solidified this landmark agreement, witnessed by the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and the Honourable Commissioner of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, on February 26, 2024, in Lagos.
Dr. Agyepong emphasized the Jospong Group’s commitment to assisting Lagos State by sharing expertise in waste management and treatment, drawn from lessons learned in Ghana.
“We have learned a lot of lessons from Ghana and we are here to share our technical and operational expertise to help improve the sanitation landscape of Lagos State,” he emphasized.
“We are utilizing a PPP arrangement to address our waste management challenges effectively.
“Our goal is a cleaner, greener and prosperous Lagos. And we are fostering a conducive environment for the private sector to strive,” he stated.
He also assured collaboration with upstream operators, providing support and equipment to enhance their effectiveness.
Hon. Tokunbo Wahab highlighted Lagos State’s dedication to addressing waste management challenges through a Public Private Partnership (PPP).
The agreement aims to explore ways to convert waste into valuable resources, contributing to a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous Lagos.
The Consul General of the Ghana Consulate in Lagos, H.E Hajia Samata Gifty Bukari, expressed support for the partnership.
The MoU outlines Jospong Group’s commitment to establishing various facilities, including a Material Recovery Facility, Mobile Transfer loading stations, repurposing the current Olusosun landfill, and initiatives for recyclable activities.
This collaboration seeks to implement a proven, sustainable solution to environmental sanitation, potentially enhancing Nigeria’s carbon ratings and securing funding for more sustainable infrastructure.
Lagos State generates approximately 13,000 tons of waste daily, and the partnership aims to mitigate the dire consequences of poor sanitation on public health and the environment.
The Jospong Group delegation, including advisory board members, and the Nigerian delegation, led by the Honourable Commissioner and other key officials, were present during the signing ceremony.