The Lagos Waste Management Authority, in collaboration with European Union-backed partners, has stepped up efforts to tackle construction and demolition waste in Lagos through the Green Waste Remediation and Recycling Vocational Training Workshop.

LAWMA’s managing director, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Mr Gbadegesin described the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at bridging technical skill gaps and repositioning construction waste management in line with global best practices.

He explained that the GROW project was designed to support the green transformation of the construction sector by promoting sustainable waste practices, strengthening technical capacity, and fostering collaboration among government, training institutions, and industry.

He said the project, co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ programme, focused on Nigeria and Mozambique as key growth economies facing increasing construction waste challenges.

He added that LAWMA was strengthening the management of Construction Demolition and Disaster Waste to ensure efficient handling from generation to disposal while unlocking opportunities for recycling and resource recovery.

He emphasised that the initiative would support skills development, create jobs, and accelerate the transition from a linear to a circular waste management system.

The project coordinator, Isabel Goncalves, described the workshop as timely, noting that the GROW project was designed to deliver practical, skills-based solutions to the growing volume of construction waste.

She added that the project would strengthen workforce capacity, improve waste management outcomes across participating countries, and promote collaboration among key stakeholders.

She listed some of the stakeholders at the event, including representatives from industry groups, waste management associations, academia, and private sector partners, who also participated in the discussions.

(NAN)