Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of Sahara Group, has commissioned its 23rd Sahara Go-Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, strengthening its drive to promote environmental sustainability, community empowerment and inclusive economic growth.
The new hub reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to transforming recyclable waste from an environmental burden into an economic resource, creating income-generating opportunities for households through targeted waste-to-wealth initiatives.
The development also marks another milestone in efforts to strengthen sustainable waste recovery systems and empower host communities across Nigeria.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, highlighted the Foundation’s continued investment in practical, community-driven solutions designed to deliver lasting environmental and socio-economic benefits.
“This initiative aligns with our sustainability and development priorities by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact, supporting climate action and creating livelihood opportunities. It demonstrates how communities can advance environmental responsibility while promoting inclusive economic growth,” she said.
Air Commodore M.A. Imam, Commander of 651 Base Services Group, commended the Foundation for its investment in environmental sustainability, stressing the importance of collective action in tackling waste management challenges in rapidly growing communities.
Also speaking, Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric, expressed the company’s delight at partnering with Sahara Group Foundation to promote responsible environmental practices and sustainability at the Air Force base.
He reaffirmed Ikeja Electric’s commitment to building sustainable relationships, enhancing reliable power supply and supporting the well-being of customers, institutions, businesses and communities.
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Reiterating the Foundation’s broader vision, Menakaya said Sahara Go Recycling demonstrates the transformative potential of collaboration in building cleaner, healthier and more resilient communities.
“Through collaboration, innovation and community participation, we are driving long-term environmental impact while improving livelihoods and strengthening community ownership of sustainable practices,” she added.
The commissioning ceremony attracted representatives of Sahara Group and Sahara Group Foundation, the Commander and officials of 651 Base Services Group, Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, community leaders, volunteers and residents, highlighting the role of partnerships in advancing sustainable environmental solutions.
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 enterprise activities.
Through strategic partnerships and grassroots engagement, the initiative continues to promote recycling, unlock economic value from waste and encourage sustainable lifestyles, reinforcing the role of community-led action in addressing environmental challenges and advancing inclusive development.
