- The government has made efforts to acquire waste-to-energy sanitary landfill facilities meant to transform waste to electricity.
- Discussions between the Delta State Government and Mac Press West Africa Limited on converting waste to energy are ongoing.
The Delta State Government has announced plans to convert waste to electricity. With this commitment, the government has made efforts to acquire waste-to-energy sanitary landfill facilities meant to transform waste-to-energy. This move is part of the state’s efforts to advance green energy generation, transmission, and distribution.
Discussions between the Delta State Government and Mac Press West Africa Limited on converting waste to energy are ongoing. They are collaborating to rehabilitate, redevelop and convert the dumpsites in Ibusa, near Asaba, the state capital and Osubi, in Warri, the commercial centre of the State, to modern waste-to-energy facilities.
Mathew Edema, the Delta State Waste Management Board Chairman, said the collaboration was part of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment. According to him, the move aims to create a sustainable solution for waste management that will benefit communities and promote a healthier future.
In addition, the chairman said the proposal, when finalised, promises to be a cutting-edge technological solution to converting waste into electricity, thereby reducing the environmental impact of traditional landfilling methods, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and improving the overall quality of life for residents.