HBM Nigeria Plc, a leading provider of innovative building solutions, recently commemorated the 2026 World Cleanup Day with a waste management and environmental awareness campaign at the Oyingbo Ultra-Modern Market in Lagos. The initiative, organised in partnership with FABE International Foundation, aimed to educate traders on responsible waste management practices. The campaign focused on waste generation, waste sorting, and proper disposal of different types of waste.
As part of the campaign, waste management kits and bins were donated to the market, and traders received practical orientation on waste segregation, branded merchandizes, and parasoles to support the engagement. The Director, HBM Eco, Temitope Dosumu, emphasized the importance of educating traders on managing waste from the point of generation. Dosumu noted that cleanliness must start from the market, as the condition of the environment where goods are sold and purchased can affect the health of consumers.
The initiative highlights the connection between proper waste management and public health. Dosumu stressed that greater awareness could help change attitudes towards waste, particularly food waste. He noted that the market was chosen due to its strategic location and the need for people to learn the purpose of waste management. According to Dosumu, what is considered waste today is actually a resource, and sensitization is key to a clean and healthy environment.
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer, FABE International Foundation, Temitope Okunnu, noted that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and responsible waste management. Okunnu emphasized the importance of engaging market communities given the volume of waste generated. The partnership aims to encourage traders and market users to take greater responsibility for maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
The Head, Street Sanitation Services, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lanre Shasore, commended HBM Nigeria and FABE International Foundation for supporting the initiative and creating an opportunity to engage traders on proper waste management. Shasore's commendation underscores the significance of collaborations between private organizations and government agencies in promoting environmental sustainability.
The Iyaloja of Oyingbo Market, Olateju Ramot, expressed appreciation to HBM Nigeria and its partners for bringing the initiative to the market. Ramot noted that the engagement would encourage traders and other market users to take greater responsibility for maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The market's appreciation highlights the potential for such initiatives to have a lasting impact on waste management practices in the community.
The waste management initiative at Oyingbo Ultra-Modern Market is a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability in Lagos. By educating traders on responsible waste management practices and providing them with necessary tools and resources, HBM Nigeria and FABE International Foundation are contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. The initiative serves as a model for other markets and communities to adopt similar practices.
Key points
- HBM Nigeria partners with FABE International Foundation to educate traders on waste management at Oyingbo Ultra-Modern Market in Lagos.
- The initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability and responsible waste management practices among traders and market users.
- The campaign highlights the connection between proper waste management and public health.
