WED: AWAMN seeks plastic-to-housing revolution in Nigeria The National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Dr Olugbenga Adebola, has called for the adoption of circular economy principles to transform plastic waste into affordable housing materials,…
Waste managers endorse Hamzat for 2027 Lagos Governorship
Waste managers endorse Hamzat for 2027 Lagos Governorship The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.…
AWAMN seeks framework to address skill gaps in construction & demolition waste mgt
AWAMN seeks framework to address skill gaps in construction & demolition waste mgt The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called for stronger partnerships and structured training frameworks to address skill gaps in construction, demolition and disaster…
Sustainable infrastructure key to efficient waste management — Expert
Sustainable infrastructure key to efficient waste management — Expert The National President Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Dr Olugbenga Adebola, has described sustainable infrastructure as critical to achieving efficient and reliable waste management systems in Nigeria.…
Waste management: Orile- Agege LCDA empowers PSPs with N96m loan
Waste management: Orile- Agege LCDA empowers PSPs with N96m loan The Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has disbursed N96 million soft loans to eight Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators to strengthen waste collection and environmental…
AWAMN President named CityScope Africa Grand Patron
AWAMN President named CityScope Africa Grand Patron The National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Dr Olugbenga Adebola, has been inducted as Grand Patron of CityScope Africa on March 27, 2026. The award recognised his support…
Environment stakeholders seek sustainable waste management in Lagos
Environment stakeholders seek sustainable waste management in Lagos Environment stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration, policy enforcement and public participation to improve waste management in Lagos State. The call was made at the annual conference of the Property…
Mixed reactions trail proposed reintroduction of Lagos monthly sanitation
Mixed reactions trail proposed reintroduction of Lagos monthly sanitation By Fabian Ekeruche Stakeholders in the waste management sector have expressed support and raised concerns over the proposed reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State. The stakeholders spoke…
Waste Managers Call for Cost Reflective Tariff for Sustainability
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called on the government to implement cost reflective tariff for business sustainability. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, President, AWAMN, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that cost recovery is sine…
AWAMN Demand Enabling Environment for Efficient Waste Management
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called for an enabling environment for its members to deliver efficient and effective waste management in the state. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, President (AWAMN) made the call in an interview with the…