The Sahara Group Foundation has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability with the commissioning of its 18th and 19th Sahara Go Recycling Hubs in Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State.
The initiative, driven by the foundation which serves as the social impact arm of Sahara Group, is designed to improve waste management by diverting recyclable materials away from landfills, enhancing resource recovery, and creating income-generating opportunities for households through structured recycling systems.
According to the Foundation, launching two recycling hubs on the same day marks a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and community empowerment through inclusive programs.
Director of the Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, described the expansion as part of a long-term strategy to deliver practical, community-based solutions that combine environmental responsibility with economic empowerment.
She noted that the new hubs in Ojodu reflect the organisation’s focus on building sustainable ecosystems that enable residents to actively participate in recycling while benefiting financially from waste collection and processing activities.
The commissioning ceremony brought together representatives of Sahara Group Foundation, officials of Ojodu LCDA, community leaders, volunteers, and residents, highlighting strong collaboration between stakeholders in addressing local environmental challenges.
Speaking at the event, the Chief of Staff to the Ojodu LCDA Chairman, Olaide Bello, praised the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful for the community. He noted that the project aligns with the council’s sustainability goals by promoting waste-to-wealth opportunities, reducing environmental pollution, and supporting climate action while improving livelihoods.
Since its launch, the Sahara Go Recycling Initiative has recorded significant impact across Lagos, encouraging greater public participation in recycling, raising environmental awareness, and supporting thousands of livelihoods across collection, sorting, and logistics value chains.
The Foundation disclosed that over 1,000 tonnes of recyclable materials have been processed so far, with more than 2,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries involved in the initiative.
Sahara Group Foundation reaffirmed its plan to expand the recycling programme further across Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, as part of its broader mission to build sustainable communities through innovative, impact-driven development strategies.
