By Abiodun Abdullai
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Waste Marketplace Programme (NWMP), a digital platform designed to transform Nigeria's waste management sector into a hub of green business opportunities and sustainable job creation.
The initiative, launched by the Federal Ministry of Environment, aims to formalise the waste value chain by digitally connecting waste generators, collectors, recyclers, and manufacturers through a transparent and traceable system.
According to the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, the platform leverages technology to support a circular economy and stimulate inclusive economic growth.
"The National Waste Marketplace is a forward-looking solution that enhances material recovery, creates business linkages across the recycling value chain, and drives innovation in environmental sustainability," he said.
Lawal added that the project aligns with Nigeria's Circular Economy Roadmap and the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises environmental responsibility, youth empowerment, and small business development.
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The Director-General of NESREA, Professor Innocent Barikor, described the programme as a major step toward a cleaner, greener, and more inclusive economy.
"Through this platform, thousands of Nigerian youths and micro-enterprises will be trained and certified in circular business models — turning waste into wealth," he said.
The initiative also seeks to attract private sector participation by providing verified market linkages, improving investor confidence in recycling, and creating opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in waste collection, aggregation, and processing.
Mr. Nkem Orakwe, CEO of Recycle Stack Limited, noted that the marketplace would empower up to 10 million Nigerians by 2035 through training, certification, and integration into a digital waste economy.
"This programme is redefining waste as a resource for innovation and enterprise. It will enable entrepreneurs, recyclers, and small businesses to build profitable ventures within a structured, tech-driven ecosystem," Orakwe said.
The National Waste Marketplace Programme represents another key step in Nigeria's journey toward environmental sustainability, economic diversification, and inclusive green growth.
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