THE Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has advocated converting plastic waste into affordable housing materials and other economic resources through circular economy practices. Its National President, Dr Olugbenga Adebola, made the call at the Centre for Housing and Environmental Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state, during activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day. […]
Nigeria was not an exception as nations observed the 2026 World Environment Day on Friday, June 5. Themed: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”, it focuses on climate action and the urgent need to address environmental challenges. Officially celebrated in Baku, Azerbaijan, WED aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable […]
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as significant achievements in environmental sustainability, waste management and circular economy initiatives over the past three years. The association said the administration had demonstrated commitment to environmental protection through policies and programmes aimed at job creation, climate […]
We are pleased to invite you to join Dr. Olugbenga Adebola, National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), and CEO of Richbol Environmental Services Limited & Richbol Recycling Initiatives, at this year’s World Environment Day 2026 commemoration. Dr. Adebola will be delivering a thought-provoking presentation on: “Plastic to Purpose: Circular Economy […]
The National President of the Assicuation of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) was inducted on Friday 27th March, 2026 as the Grand Patron of CityScope Africa – one of the foremost media outfit in Africa that promotes Circular Economy, Waste Management and Sustainable development initiatives. This is in recognition of his immense support to City […]
The President, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, Dr Olugbenga Adebola, says global recycling economy will reach $4.5 trillion by 2030. Adebola, who disclosed this in an interview on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Lagos, said the projection highlights vast investment opportunities in recycling and circular economy, especially for rapidly growing cities like Lagos. He described […]
Stakeholders in the waste management sector have expressed support and raised concerns over the proposed reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State. The stakeholders spoke in separate interviews yesterday in Lagos. Dr. Olubenga Adebola, the National President, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, said members fully support the initiative recently flagged off by […]
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), under the leadership of its National President, Dr. Olugbenga Adebola, has announced its participation as a supporting association for the upcoming West Africa Infrastructure Expo, a major regional event focused on infrastructure development, urban systems and environmental sustainability. The expo, scheduled to take place from 7 to […]
https://nigeria.fairtrade-messe.de/index/registration The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) under the leadership of the National President Mr. Olugbenga Adebola has signed an Institutional Partnership with Fairtrade Messe, Germany, an International organisation that specialises in organising International Tradefairs & Exhibition globally. They have been organising Agrofood & plastprintpack Conference & Exhibition in Nigeria for 10 years […]
IFAT Africa – A leading tradefair & conference for water, sewage, Refuse/Waste Management and recycling on the continent of Africa. July 7th – 14th, 2025. The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) under the leadership of its National President Mr. Olugbenga Adebola has again signed an Institutional Partnership with Messe München GmbH, Germany. The […]