Sahara Foundation Launches New Go-Recycling Hub at Air Force Base in Ikeja

The Sahara Group Foundation has opened a new Go Recycling Hub at the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, demonstrating its dedication to environmental conservation, community development, and inclusive economic expansion. This new facility marks a significant step in the Foundation's mission to turn recyclable waste into an economic resource, generating income for households via targeted waste-to-wealth initiatives.

It also contributes to enhancing sustainable waste management systems and empowering local communities across Nigeria.

Chidilim Menakaya, Director of the Sahara Group Foundation, spoke at the inauguration event, emphasizing the Foundation's ongoing commitment to community-centric initiatives that yield enduring environmental and socio-economic advantages. Menakaya explained that this project aligns with the organization's sustainability and development objectives by converting waste into valuable materials, mitigating environmental harm, fostering climate action, and generating employment opportunities.

She highlighted how the project exemplifies the potential of collective efforts in cultivating cleaner, more resilient societies through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

Air Commodore M.A. Imam, Commander of 651 Base Services Group, praised the Foundation's investment in environmental sustainability and stressed the importance of joint efforts in tackling waste management issues in rapidly expanding communities. Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, expressed delight in partnering with the Sahara Group Foundation to advocate for responsible environmental stewardship and sustainability at the Air Force base.

Okotie reaffirmed Ikeja Electric's dedication to establishing sustainable partnerships, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, and supporting the well-being of customers, institutions, businesses, and communities.

Since its establishment, the Sahara Go Recycling initiative has processed over 1,000 tonnes of recyclable waste and indirectly supported more than 2,000 livelihoods through various activities such as collection, sorting, logistics, and community-driven enterprises. By forming strategic alliances and engaging with communities, the program continues to advocate for recycling, unlock economic value from waste, and promote sustainable lifestyles.