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By Daniel Kanu
SWEEP Foundation, the organizer of the Lagos Waste Forum and Lagos Waste Challenge, has announced the six Community Development Committees (CDCs) competing for the grand prize of N1 million in the maiden Lagos Waste Challenge.
The challenge is said to be part of the activities leading up to the annual Lagos Waste Forum, scheduled to take place on second and third December 2024.
The Lagos Waste Challenge is a statewide mass mobilization campaign aimed at addressing environmental and waste pollution through recyclable waste plastic pick-up and recovery.
In a statement by Amb. Obuesi Phillips, President of the forum, made available to Sunday Sun, he noted that “The challenge seeks to promote inter-community rivalry in environmental cleanliness, rid Lagos State of recyclable waste materials pollution, and ensure a waste pollution-free, clean, green, and sustainable environment.”
He noted further “ By promoting recyclable waste recovery and pick-up, the challenge aims to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment for all Lagos residents.”
The six finalist LGAs/CDCs include Ikorodu West CDC, Old Ojo, Agbede, Ikoyi North, Egbe Idimu (Alimosho LGA) and Largos Island CDC.
These six communities will compete for the top prizes of N1 million, N500,000, and N250,000, respectively from 13th – 26 November 2024.
The challenge is hosted by SWEEP Foundation in collaboration with Technoserve, the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, with funding from The Coca-Cola Company.
The Lagos Waste Challenge mobilizes citizens and local communities to take action against environmental and waste pollution.
