{
  "id": 16220731,
  "title": "Foundation opens 23rd recycling hub in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/foundation-opens-23rd-recycling-hub-in-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T20:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/foundation-opens-23rd-recycling-hub-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sahara Group Foundation has opened its 23rd recycling hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, as part of a campaign to promote sustainable waste management and generate income for communities. The hub, located within the base, focuses on the recovery of recyclable materials, helping residents earn money from discarded resources. Chidilim Menakaya, the Director of the Sahara Group Foundation, explained that the new center aligns with the organization's sustainability goals by reducing environmental damage, supporting climate action, and fostering inclusive economic development.\n\nSpeaking at the inauguration, Air Commodore M.A. Imam, Commander of 651 Base Services Group, praised the foundation's commitment to environmental sustainability, emphasizing the need for a collective approach to tackle waste management issues in rapidly growing areas. Kingsley Okotie, the Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, also praised the partnership with the foundation, highlighting the importance of responsible environmental practices at the base and reaffirming the company's dedication to sustainable partnerships.\n\nMenakaya stressed that the recycling initiative demonstrates how partnerships and community involvement can drive substantial environmental impact while improving livelihoods. The facility has already processed over 1,000 tonnes of recyclable waste, directly and indirectly supporting more than 2,000 livelihoods through waste collection, sorting, logistics, and community-based businesses. Through ongoing collaborations and community engagement, the foundation aims to promote recycling, generate economic value from waste, and encourage sustainable lifestyles, with plans to expand the programme to further build sustainable communities.",
  "summary": "Sahara Group Foundation has opened its 23rd recycling hub in Ikeja, Lagos, to promote sustainable waste management and create livelihood opportunities. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-opens-23rd-recycling-hub-in-lagos/",
  "key_points": [
    "Sahara Group Foundation opens 23rd recycling hub in Lagos.",
    "Hub located at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos.",
    "Initiative supports sustainable waste management and livelihoods."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}