By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The European Union (EU), German government in collaboration with Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) have perfected plans to provide innovative solutions in solving issues of waste management in the council.
The project termed, Abuja Urban Lab sought to support cities in meeting the dual challenge of climate change and access to sustainable energy to achieve a low-emission, climate resilient and sustainable energy future.
Speaking during the event which took place at the Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday, the Cluster coordinator for GIZ, Duke Benjamin, said the project is focused on addressing the pressing challenges of waste governance in AMAC.
Duke who was represented by Joshua Garba said this would be done through leveraging on their collaborative efforts to design, implement and create solutions for waste management challenges being faced in AMAC.
“The launch of the urban lab therefore marks the commencement of a dynamic process that will last for a year. The lab is expected to serve as an avenue for testing innovative ideas, strategies and technologies related to waste collection, recycling, treatment, and disposal.”
In his remarks, the Director of Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) Engr. Osi Braimah, said waste management in Abuja faces significant challenges as the city is defaced with indiscriminate dumping of refuse by residents and cart pushers, popularly known as “Baban Bola.”
According to him, this has led to so many open dumps all over the city.
“However, one of the major reasons for these waste disposal challenges is the absence of adequate waste bins and presence of slums and unplanned settlements within the city”, he added. READ ALSO:
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On his part, the Chairman of AMAC, Chirstopher Maikalangu, said the council is committed to environmental stewardship, noting that it has set ambitious targets to reduce projected carbon emissions by 25 percent, increase household access to electricity to 99.6 percent, and provide access to clean cooking alternatives to 85 percent by the year 2030.
“Το realize these goals, we have crafted the Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP), a blueprint that outlines actionable measures to enhance resilience and improve the ,quality of life for our citizens.” he said.
