Residents of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos State are set to participate in the state government’s Eco-Circulate waste-to-value initiative as part of efforts to deepen grassroots engagement in the circular economy and promote environmental sustainability.

The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, announcing that the Eco-Circulate Project Train will arrive in Ojokoro on February 28, 2026, for a one-day community activation.

The outreach will take place at Akinsola Street, off Oguntonna Street, beside the MFM Church, Ajala, Ojokoro, starting at 10:00 am.

According to the statement, the event is designed to educate, engage, and mobilise residents to actively participate in circular economy practices.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Titilayo Oshodi, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to transforming waste into economic opportunities.

“Eco-Circulate promotes waste valorisation, responsible consumption, climate literacy, and inclusive economic participation. We are positioning circular practices as a socially impactful model that delivers both environmental and economic benefits,” she said.

Under the scheme, residents are expected to bring sorted recyclable materials such as plastics, PET bottles, metals, cans, cartons, textiles, and paper waste. These can be exchanged for incentives, including cash, airtime, data, food items, and clean cooking gas.

Oshodi noted that since its launch, the initiative has been activated in several communities across Lagos, including Ayobo, Badagry, Ajah, Surulere, Maryland, Onigbongbo, Trade Fair Complex, Victoria Island, and Lekki.

She disclosed that the project has reached over 8,000 direct beneficiaries and an estimated 50,000 indirect beneficiaries through community outreach and communication channels.

According to the statement, more than 40,000 tonnes of recyclable waste have been collected and processed across participating communities, diverting significant volumes of waste from landfills, drainage systems, and waterways.

Oshodi added that the Ojokoro edition will feature a Climate Literacy for Children segment, targeted at children aged 8-10, to instil climate-smart habits early.

The activation is being implemented in partnership with Ojokoro LCDA as part of the Lagos State Government’s broader circular economy agenda aimed at transitioning from a linear waste model to a sustainable system that creates economic value while protecting the environment.

“This is about community ownership. When residents see waste as a resource and not a burden, we move closer to a cleaner, more resilient Lagos,” she said.