A notable cement maker in Nigeria, Lafarge Africa Plc, has scaled up action to beat plastic pollution through circular economy.
The company, in commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, reaffirmed its commitment to tackling Nigeria’s plastic waste crisis.
In a statement, Lafarge Africa said one of its strategies of addressing the waste pollution is by adopting scalable and circular economy practices across its host communities in Lagos, Sagamu, Ewekoro, Ashaka and Mfamosing.
Another is by designing impactful initiatives and engaging in vital awareness campaigns on waste segregation and PET bottle recycling, demonstrating how plastic waste can be recycled and transformed into useful items.
During this year’s World Environment Day themed Beat Plastic Pollution, the cement miller held environmental sensitization campaigns at its Ashaka and Ewekoro factories.
It also carried out tree planting activities in communities like Lapeleke in Ogun State and Mfamosing in Cross River State to support ecosystem restoration and climate action efforts, as well as a clean-up exercise at the community markets.
“At Lafarge Africa, we have never believed in doing business at the expense of the environment. We continue to rethink our processes, invest in innovation, and ensure that sustainability remains at the core of our strategy.
“I am proud to say that we continue to lead the way in circular economy solutions through Geocycle,” the chief executive of Lafarge Africa, Mr Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said.
On her part, the Director of Health, Safety and Environment at Lafarge Africa, Ms Rachael Ezembakwe, said, “We are focused on minimizing our footprint and ensuring that our operations do not become a burden to the communities we serve.”
“Let us all remember that we are protecting the environment not just for ourselves, but for the future of our children,” she said.
Delivering the keynote address, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Ms Titilayo Oshodi, noted that while Lagos State government continues to drive waste reforms through education, behavioural change and recycling incentives, partnerships with companies like Lafarge Africa are essential to scaling impact.
In the same vein, the Commissioner for Environment in Cross River State, Mr Moses Osogi, expressed gratitude to Lafarge Africa for its continued commitment to protecting the environment; acknowledging the company’s numerous initiatives to help create healthier, more resilient communities for present and future generations.