Hazardous Waste Management

Nigeria has inaugurated its first dedicated facility for the environmentally sound treatment and disposal of highly toxic Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), marking a critical step in fulfilling its international obligations under the Stockholm Convention. This initiative, a collaboration with the Global Environment Facility and UNDP, directly addresses severe public health risks—including cancer and reproductive disorders—by preventing further contamination of soil, water, and food systems. Beyond immediate hazard mitigation, the center represents a strategic investment in lasting national capacity toContinue Reading