Sahara Foundation Installs Go-Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A new Go-Recycling Hub has been commissioned by Sahara Group Foundation at the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Lagos to deepen the company’s waste-to-value drive.

Since its inception, Sahara Go Recycling has facilitated the recycling of more than 1,000 tonnes of recyclable waste and directly and indirectly supported over 2,000 livelihoods across collection, sorting, logistics and community-based enterprise activities.

The latest facility at the military premises is the 23rd, and it reinforced the foundation’s commitment to environmental sustainability, community empowerment and inclusive economic growth.

The new hub advances the organisation’s efforts to transform recyclable waste from an environmental liability into an economic asset, creating income opportunities for households through targeted waste-to-wealth programmes.

It also marks another step towards strengthening sustainable waste recovery systems and empowering host communities across Nigeria.

“This initiative aligns with our sustainability and development priorities by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact, supporting climate action and creating livelihood opportunities.

“It demonstrates how communities can advance environmental responsibility while promoting inclusive economic growth,” the Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Ms Chidilim Menakaya, said at the commissioning.

“Through collaboration, innovation and community participation, we are driving long-term environmental impact while improving livelihoods and strengthening community ownership of sustainable practices,” she added.

Also commenting, the Commander of 651 Base Services Group, Air Commodore M.A. Imam, commended the Sahara Group Foundation’s investment in environmental sustainability and emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing waste management challenges in rapidly growing communities.

On his part, the Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, Mr Kingsley Okotie, said the company was delighted to join forces with the Sahara Group Foundation to promote responsible environmental stewardship and sustainability at the Air Force base.

He reaffirmed Ikeja Electric’s commitment to building sustainable relationships,  enhancing seamless power supply, and supporting the well-being of customers, institutions, businesses and communities.