The Federal Executive Council, FEC has approved Solid Waste Management Policy to boost employment opportunities and ensure healthy environment in the country.
The Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood, made this known when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council’s eighth virtual meeting in Abuja.
He explained that the policy would provide a framework for a comprehensive integrated solid waste management and involves the federal, state and local governments, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations as stakeholders.
Mahmood further said the policy was put together by the UN Industrial Development Organisation and the Federal Ministry of Environment as well as other stakeholders.
In her contribution, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sa’adiya Umar-Farouk, said she outlined the achievements and challenges facing the ministry during the meeting. She identified lack of funds and office accommodation as major challenges facing the ministry.
