AEPB commits to improved waste management

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by improving waste management infrastructure, and enforcing public health sanitation standards in the FCT. Mrs Kate Ogbonna, the Director of AEPB said this at the 2026 FCT World Environment Day Commemoration Symposium in Abuja. “As the custodian of the FCT environment, AEPB […]

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by improving waste management infrastructure, and enforcing public health sanitation standards in the FCT.
Mrs Kate Ogbonna, the Director of AEPB said this at the 2026 FCT World Environment Day Commemoration Symposium in Abuja.
“As the custodian of the FCT environment, AEPB remains committed to promoting environmental sustainability through effective environmental monitoring, pollution control and waste management amongst others.
“Today, we join millions of people across the globe in commemorating World Environment Day, the United Nations’ foremost platform for promoting environmental awareness and action.
“The theme for this year’s commemoration,: Climate Change and Urbanisation – Building Resilient Cities”, is particularly relevant to our rapidly changing world,” Ogbonna said.
She said that while cities remained centres of economic growth, innovation, and human development, they are also increasingly exposed to climate-related challenges such as flooding, pollution and environmental problems, amongst others. (NAN)

“Under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the FCTA has continued to implement transformative initiatives that support sustainable urban development and improve the quality of life of residents.

“We engaged 54 waste management service contractors and further strengthened environmental sanitation across the city.

“Ongoing infrastructural development in satellite towns and suburban communities is improving connectivity and reducing development pressure on the city centre,” the AEPB director said.

She explained that these interventions align closely with the objectives of the 2026 theme and demonstrate practical steps towards building resilient and sustainable cities.

She stated that the participation of schools in the annual commemoration remained a vital component of the environmental education efforts.

“By engaging young people in environmental conversations and activities, we are helping to nurture a generation that is better equipped to champion sustainable development and environmental stewardship,” Ogbonna said.

Also speaking, Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, said that climate change is no longer a distant concern, saying Abuja, as Nigeria’s capital city, is not insulated from these realities.

Obuah stated that these impacts threaten livelihoods, public health, economic productivity, and overall quality of life.