LAGOS WASTE FORUM 5.0 ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA’S MEGACITY.
Lagos Waste Forum 5.0 Set to Host November 2024.
Amb. Obuesi Phillips, President of the Lagos Waste Forum, is pleased to announce the commencement of activities leading up to the 5th edition of the Lagos Waste Forum, scheduled to take place in November 2024.
The Lagos Waste Forum, a high-level citizens’ forum on waste reduction and management, has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable waste management practices in Lagos State. The forum has consistently brought together stakeholders from the public and private sectors, as well as waste management experts, to discuss innovative solutions and strategies for a circular economy.
The 5th edition of the Lagos Waste Forum promises to be an exciting event, with a focus on leveraging the economic value chain of plastic waste to drive sustainable development. The forum will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge waste management technologies and solutions.
Amb. Obuesi Phillips expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Environment, Lagos State, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), The Coca-Cola Company, and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for their traditional support and partnership. “We appreciate the continued support and collaboration of our partners, which has been instrumental in the success of the Lagos Waste Forum. We look forward to another fruitful edition.”
The Lagos Waste Forum is organized by the Statewide Waste and Environmental Education (SWEEP) Foundation, in partnership with the aforementioned organizations.
Dr. Vanessa Lerato Phala
The Director, ILO Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Liaison Officer for Ecowas
For more information on the Lagos Waste Forum and to register for the event, please visit our website at www.lagoswasteforum.org