Sahara Group Foundation commissions recycle hub in Nasarawa

Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State. In a statement, it said this is to extend structured recycling access to communities in Northern Nigeria, adding it was delivered in partnership with the Nasarawa State Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA). Speaking at the event, Sahara Group Foundation’s Director, Chidilim […]

Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State.
In a statement, it said this is to extend structured recycling access to communities in Northern Nigeria, adding it was delivered in partnership with the Nasarawa State Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA).
Speaking at the event, Sahara Group Foundation’s Director, Chidilim Menakaya, said the launch underscores the Foundation’s focus on scalable solutions that combine environmental stewardship with community empowerment.
“Masaka represents an important next step in expanding access to sustainable waste management across Nigeria.

“Through the Sahara Go Recycling, we are showing how collaboration can unlock cleaner communities, stronger livelihoods, and shared prosperity. This is the kind of practical, inclusive impact that Sahara Beyond XXX stands for, creating sustainable value at scale through EXTRApreneurship,” she said.

Menakaya added that Sahara Go Recycling continues to demonstrate how collective action can build cleaner, more resilient communities through innovation, collaboration, and local participation.

On his part, Director of Waste Management, NASWAMSA, Ishaku Ibrahim, described the initiative as a timely partnership that strengthens responsible waste management while opening socio-economic opportunities for residents.

“This hub brings a practical solution to waste challenges in Masaka and surrounding communities,” he said, adding, “Beyond improving environmental outcomes, it creates a pathway for residents to participate in a cleaner future while deriving economic value from recyclable materials. We are proud to partner Sahara Group Foundation on this important step for Nasarawa State.”

Since launch, Sahara Go Recycling has delivered measurable social, economic, and environmental impact. The initiative has supported the recycling of more than 1,000 tonnes of materials and directly and indirectly impacted over 2,000 livelihoods across collection, sorting, logistics, and community enterprise value chains. By turning waste into opportunity, the programme is helping reshape attitudes to recycling while advancing more sustainable lifestyles in underserved communities.