28/04/2024
WAPAN LOST FINANCIAL SECRETARY.
In the early hours of 28th April, we received the shocking death of our beloved member in person of Alhaji Usman Bakawu . During his time, he has served amicably as the founding Coordinator North East and financial secretary of our great Association.
He’s been identified as a relentless and zealous change maker that works tirelessly to promote matters of recycling and waste management in his occupational pursuit.
We pray that Almighty Allah receive his soul in Jannah Firdaus, Ameen.
Comrade Salisu Ali Yarima ,
National President
WAPAN
19/05/2024
WAPAN & ABUJA URBAN LAB working visit to Lagos State
WAPAN was part of a delegation of the Abuja Urban Lab on a working visit to Lagos State to interact and study waste management with stakeholders. During the week long visit we visited LAWMA, LASEPA, Ikeja Local Government Council, Polysmart Recycling plant, LAWMA Composting Plant, WAPAN LAGOS Office and WAMASON office. In all we learnt that waste pickers are very well recognized and integrated in the waste management value chain in Lagos State. Kudos must go to our hardworking Coordinator in Lagos State Comrade Franklyn Adebisi for the great job he is doing for waste pickers and WAPAN in general. The visit has opened up more opportunities to scale up our advocacy and strategy for the betterment of waste pickers in Nigeria. Among the site visited were; 10-storey Olusosun landfill in Lagos… during the NILE UNIVERSITY/GIZ/EU sponsored Abuja Urban Lab working visit to Lagos State.
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25/05/2024
WAPAN AT NDC IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
The delegation of WAPAN ably led by the General Secretary of WAPAN, Mr. Suleiman Adama who represented the mandates of wastes pickers and the association. The event organized by the National council on climate change was attended by several important stakeholders to the Launch of the Nigeria NDC IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK, Transcorp Hilton Abuja recently.
Pic: from right, the DG National Council on Climate Change, Dr Salisu Dahiru.
19/06/2024
CLIMATE ACTION AFRICA FORUM 24
WAPAN Delegation to the Climate Action Africa Forum 2024, led by our esteemed Lagos Coordinator, Comrade Franklyn Adebisi, made a significant impact at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos. The delegation represented the voice of waste pickers, highlighting their crucial role in driving environmental sustainability and promoting circular economy practices in Nigeria.
The event provided an excellent platform for WAPAN to engage with key stakeholders, share our experiences, and advocate for greater inclusion of informal waste pickers in climate action initiatives. We are proud of the contributions made by our delegation and the valuable insights shared during the forum.
Great WAPAN! Up Pickers! Together, we are making a difference in the fight against climate change and advancing sustainable development in Africa.
30/04/2024
CSCHEI Media Chat Highlights
Frame 1: The National President, Comrade Salisu Ali Yarima, proudly represents WAPAN on the high table at the Civil Society Organization on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) Media Chat. The event, held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, brought together heads of NGOs and CSOs, marking a significant milestone for WAPAN as a recognized and respected association within the NGO community both in Nigeria and globally.
Frame 2: The General Secretary of WAPAN, along with other distinguished participants, actively engages in discussions at the CSCHEI Media Chat. This gathering at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, serves as a platform to share insights, foster collaboration, and strengthen the collective efforts of NGOs and CSOs across the nation.