Sahara Group Foundation has launched a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to expand structured recycling access and sustainable waste management solutions across Northern Nigeria.
The recycling hub, commissioned in partnership with the Nasarawa State Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA), is expected to improve waste collection, encourage environmental responsibility, and create economic opportunities for residents in Masaka and nearby communities.
The initiative is part of the Sahara Go Recycling programme, a sustainability project designed to convert waste into value by supporting recycling activities, reducing landfill waste, and helping households generate income through recyclable materials.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, said the new facility reflects the organisation’s commitment to building practical and scalable environmental solutions that directly benefit communities.
According to her, the Masaka recycling hub represents another major step in expanding sustainable waste management systems across Nigeria while promoting community participation and economic inclusion.
“Masaka represents an important next step in expanding access to sustainable waste management across Nigeria,” Menakaya said.
“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.”
The commissioning event attracted representatives from Sahara Group, Sahara Group Foundation, NASWAMSA, local government officials, community leaders, volunteers, residents, and other stakeholders, highlighting broad support for the project.
Director of Waste Management at NASWAMSA, Mr. Ishaku Ibrahim, described the partnership as a timely intervention that addresses environmental challenges while creating opportunities for residents to benefit economically from recycling activities.
“This hub brings a practical solution to waste challenges in Masaka and surrounding communities,” Ibrahim said.
“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.”
Sahara Group Foundation said the Sahara Go Recycling initiative continues to promote collaboration, innovation, and local participation as key drivers for building cleaner and more resilient communities.
Since the launch of the recycling programme, Sahara Go Recycling has reportedly supported the recycling of more than 1,000 tonnes of materials across different locations in Nigeria. The initiative has also directly and indirectly impacted over 2,000 livelihoods through collection, sorting, logistics, and community enterprise activities linked to the recycling value chain.
The Foundation noted that the programme is helping to reshape attitudes towards recycling, especially in underserved communities where structured waste management systems remain limited.
With the launch of the Masaka hub, Sahara Group Foundation said it plans to further expand Sahara Go Recycling to more communities across Nigeria as part of its broader mission to build sustainable ecosystems through EXTRApreneurship and long-term social impact.
