By Edward Oseghe
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has disclosed that the country generates more than 32 million tonnes of solid waste annually, with a substantial portion linked to industrial activities.
This was revealed on Monday by NACCIMA’s Director-General, Sola Obadimu, during a stakeholders’ interactive session held in Abuja. The event was organised by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) project.
Represented by Kunle Fadare, the association’s Senior Manager (Administration), Obadimu highlighted the urgent need to improve industrial efficiency and minimise environmental impact through cleaner production methods.
He noted that Nigeria’s industrial sector consumes over 30 percent of the nation’s energy, yet continues to operate below optimal efficiency.
According to him, adopting energy-efficient practices could deliver savings of between 20 and 40 percent, while also cutting greenhouse gas emissions and reducing operational costs.
Obadimu stressed that embracing resource-efficient and cleaner production approaches would not only support environmental sustainability but also enhance business profitability and long-term resilience.
He added that the initiative aligns with NACCIMA’s mandate to promote a competitive private sector, pledging continued advocacy for policies that boost productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and support sustainable growth.
The NACCIMA boss also reaffirmed the association’s readiness to collaborate with stakeholders to drive the adoption of energy-efficient and cleaner production practices across industries.
Earlier, Jacob Oladipo, National Project Coordinator of the GEF-UNIDO Industrial Energy Efficiency and RECP project, said ongoing stakeholder engagement reflects increasing commitment to sustainable industrial development.
He noted that the project has made measurable progress in advancing energy efficiency and cleaner production, adding that improved resource use not only benefits the environment but also strengthens productivity and competitiveness within the industrial sector.
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