On July 23, 2024, SRADeV Nigeria, in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA Nigeria), hosted a press conference to address the urgent need to halt the proposed waste-to-energy incineration project in Lagos State. The event brought together environmental experts, community leaders, and concerned citizens to discuss the potential environmental and health impacts of the incineration plans.
Key speakers highlighted the risks associated with waste-to-energy incineration, including air pollution, toxic emissions, and the adverse effects on public health. They emphasized the importance of exploring safer and more sustainable waste management alternatives, such as recycling, composting, and waste reduction strategies.
The press conference received significant media coverage, with prominent media houses lending their voices to the campaign:
- The Guardian: Why Lagos Must Halt Waste-to-Energy Incinerator Project
- Business Day: Lagos Waste-to-Energy Plant Faces Opposition from Environmentalists
- TVC News Nigeria: Coverage of the Press Conference
- The Trumpet: Environmental Groups, Activists Urge Lagos Gov
- Daily Insight: GAIA Cautions LASG on Proposed Waste-to-Energy Incinerator Plant
- Lagos Television: Coverage of the Press Conference
- News Arcade: Groups Urge Lagos Govt to Dump Waste Incinerator Initiative
- EnvironNews Nigeria: CSOs Oppose Lagos Planned Waste-to-Energy Plant
- Punch: Environmentalists Oppose Lagos Waste-to-Energy Plant
- The Sun: Civil Society Urges Lagos to Abandon Incinerator Project
- This Day: GAIA Dismisses Waste Incineration as a Source of Renewable Energy
SRADeV Nigeria and GAIA are committed to advocating for sustainable waste management practices that prioritize public health and environmental safety. We urge all stakeholders to join us in opposing the incineration project and promoting eco-friendly waste solutions. Also find attached the press briefing document prepared by SRADeV Nigeria: