The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) is set to host the fourth edition of its Annual Chemical Users and Handlers Workshop, aimed at tackling the growing challenges of electronic waste (e-waste) management in the state.
The workshop, themed “Transforming E-waste into Opportunity: Circular Economy Solution for Ogun State,” will bring together key stakeholders, environmental experts and industry players to explore sustainable approaches to managing electronic waste.
Disclosing this, the General Manager of OGEPA, Kehinde Bello, said the initiative is designed to educate chemical users, waste handlers and environmental practitioners on safe and responsible practices, while also promoting innovative solutions.
He noted that e-waste, which includes discarded electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones and household appliances, has become a major environmental concern due to its rapid accumulation.
“Improper handling of these materials can release hazardous substances that pose serious risks to human health and the environment,” Bello warned.
He added that the workshop would provide a platform for participants to examine how adopting a circular economy model could transform e-waste challenges into economic and environmental opportunities.
Also speaking, Director of Hazardous Materials Management and Environmental Safety Department, Saburi Lawal, said the event is expected to attract a wide range of participants, including government officials, environmental regulators, manufacturers, waste management professionals, academic researchers and representatives of private sector organisations.
The annual workshop underscores OGEPA’s commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and fostering collaborative solutions to emerging ecological challenges in Ogun State.
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