Eco-Pioneers
Federal Ministry of Youth Development
Lagos generates 10,000 tonnes of plastic waste daily. Across Nigeria, youth are turning mountains of trash into roof tiles, into footwear, into enterprise. One Waste-to-Wealth graduate now leads a 50-person recycling cooperative. She didn't just clean a river — she created an economy.
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About This Project
Organisation: Federal Ministry of Youth Development
Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
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Standard: Government-Led + Ministry of Environment
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Funding Route: Partnership Agreement
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