Black Soldier Fly Facility
In a groundbreaking move toward sustainable waste management in Nigeria, the Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) has launched an innovative Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Facility in Oko-Oba GRA Scheme 1 Housing Estate, Agege, Lagos. This eco-friendly waste management facility is designed to promote waste segregation, reduce organic waste, and support the broader Zero Waste Initiative in Lagos.
The project aligns with the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, themed “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles.”
Advancing the Zero Waste Initiative in Lagos
The launch is part of SRADev’s ongoing efforts to embed zero waste principles into Nigeria’s waste management system. The initiative seeks to:
- Encourage waste segregation at the source
- Minimize organic waste pollution
- Transform biodegradable waste into sustainable resources
- Reduce Lagos’ reliance on landfill disposal
The Urgent Need for Zero Waste Solutions
Speaking at the event on March 29, 2025, Dr. Leslie Adogame, Executive Director of SRADev Nigeria, emphasized the importance of waste minimization at the source as the best approach to tackling waste pollution.
“Before waste reaches disposal sites, it should be properly managed. This facility is a crucial step in supporting the Lagos State Government’s efforts to implement zero waste solutions.” — Dr. Leslie Adogame
With Lagos generating over 870,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, the need for effective waste management solutions has never been more critical.
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How the BSF Facility Will Reduce Organic Waste in Lagos
The Black Soldier Fly Facility will:
- Convert organic waste into animal feed and compost
- Reduce landfill-bound waste in Lagos estates
- Eliminate the need for external waste transportation
- Promote a circular economy approach in waste management
“This project showcases how organic waste can be repurposed sustainably instead of being dumped in landfills.” — Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, General Manager, LASEPA
Zero Waste in Fashion and Textile Industry
With Nigeria’s textile waste crisis worsening, Dr. Adogame also highlighted the need to:
- Implement textile recycling programs
- Adopt biodegradable textile waste processing
- Reduce reliance on imported secondhand textiles
He proposed that instead of importing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) from Europe, Nigeria could process its own textile waste for industrial use.
Collaboration for a Zero Waste Future in Nigeria
The launch event saw key stakeholders from:
- Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)
- Association of Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL)
- Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE)
Expanding the Initiative Across Lagos
As Lagos continues to battle waste pollution, SRADev Nigeria plans to:
- Expand the Zero Waste Initiative to more communities
- Encourage corporate and government support
- Promote sustainable waste management policies
The unveiling of this BSF Facility is a crucial milestone toward achieving a Zero Waste Lagos and creating a cleaner, healthier Nigeria.
