Sahara Foundation Opens 23rd Recycling Hub in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria — October 2026: Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned its 23rd Sahara Go Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability, waste recovery and economic empowerment.
From left:Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate communications, Ikeja Electric; Commander 651 Base Services Group, Air Commodore MA Imam; Chidilim Menakaya, Managing Director, Sahara Group & Director Sahara Group Foundation; Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, AVM AA Suleh; Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate communications Sahara Group.
The initiative aims to transform recyclable waste into economic opportunities for households and communities while strengthening sustainable waste management practices.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, said the initiative reflects the Foundation’s commitment to practical solutions that deliver lasting environmental and socio-economic benefits.
She noted that Sahara Go Recycling supports climate action, reduces environmental pollution and creates livelihood opportunities by converting waste into valuable resources.
Air Commodore M.A. Imam, Commander of 651 Base Services Group, commended the Foundation’s investment in environmental sustainability, stressing the importance of collective action in addressing waste management challenges in growing communities.
Also speaking, Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, expressed the company’s commitment to promoting environmental responsibility and supporting sustainable development at the Air Force base.
He reaffirmed Ikeja Electric’s focus on building sustainable partnerships, improving power supply and supporting the well-being of customers, institutions, businesses and communities.
Menakaya added that collaboration, innovation and community participation remain central to the Foundation’s efforts to build cleaner, more resilient communities and improve livelihoods.
The commissioning ceremony attracted representatives of Sahara Group and its Foundation, Air Force officials, community leaders, volunteers and residents.
Since its inception, Sahara Go Recycling has facilitated the recycling of more than 1,000 tonnes of recyclable waste and directly and indirectly supported over 2,000 livelihoods across waste collection, sorting, logistics and community-based enterprises.
Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, the initiative continues to promote recycling, unlock economic value from waste and encourage sustainable lifestyles.
Sahara Group Foundation said it would continue to expand the programme in line with its mission of building sustainable communities through EXTRApreneurship.
For more information, visit www.saharagroupfoundation.org.