On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) hosted a project workshop focused on zero waste ambassadors and capacity building for those involved in the waste management sector in Lagos State.
The workshop is part of the Multi-solving Action to Methane Reduction in Nigeria (MAMRN). During the event at the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ms. Victoria Aghaji, the Senior Programmes Manager of PAVE and Project Officer for the MAMRN project, spoke on behalf of PAVE’s President, Mr. Anthony Akpan. She emphasised that the initiative aims to instill the importance of systematic waste reduction right from the source, hence promoting the zero-waste concept.
Ms. Aghaji highlighted the workshop’s relevance in addressing climate change impacts. The session, titled “A One Day Awareness and Capacity Building Workshop for Households in Ikorodu North LCDA on Organic Waste Management to Reduce Methane Emission,” stressed the significance of waste segregation to ensure nothing goes to waste.
“Created as a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders, MAMRN seeks to address methane emissions from organic waste by implementing community-driven, data-informed zero-waste strategies. This project highlights the crucial role of methane as a short-lived climate pollutant, emphasising the urgent need to reduce emissions through practical, inclusive, and scalable waste management solutions,” Ms. Aghaji explained.
The MAMRN project, funded by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF), unites a consortium of Nigerian organisations.
Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of various groups including the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) represented by Ms. Ogundero Adeola Christiana of the LASEPA Zonal office, Ikorodu I & II, who reiterated their enforcement roles in the protection of the environment.
Mr. Ismail Mutiu, Assistant Director, Waste-to-Energy Unit of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in his goodwill message noted the importance of establishing a solid foundation to harness the waste management value chain for economic growth and development. He mentioned that the training would significantly contribute to reducing emissions.
Additionally, Prince Adeniran Ogunbanwo, the CDC Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, expressed his enthusiasm for the workshop.
Participants at the workshop thanked PAVE for bringing the awareness to the LCDA and pledged their commitment in the practical deployment of learnings from the workshop.
The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Philip Jakpor, Executive Director of the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI).
The Multi-Solving Action to Methane Reduction in Nigeria project represents a transformative step in environmental landscape.
The workshop was hosted in Lagos with both in-person and remote participation, effectively launching the project’s second phase.