Nigeria’s Capital Territory Plans Effective Waste Management
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has restated commitments to effective waste management through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Speaking at the 2024 World Environment Day, themed : “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience” organised by Abuja Environmental Protection Board, AEPB, in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCDA, on Wednesday in Abuja, the minister said effective waste management is a growing concern in Nigeria and Abuja is not immune to these challenges.
He said, a healthy environment is needed for true progress and prosperity; adding that his focus on infrastructural development in Abuja, is not just about building roads but also enhancing the resilience of the city to climate-related risks, by incorporating green infrastructure and sustainable practices.
Abuja, as the capital city, is not immune to these challenges. Rapid urbanization and the accompanying increase in waste generation, fuelwood extraction, and infrastructure demands have put tremendous pressure on our environment. Effective waste management is a growing concern, and we are committed to addressing it through innovative and sustainable solutions.
In his remarks, The AEPB Director, Osi Braimah called on Nigerians to take the message of ecosystem restoration seriously.