zarapreshGlobally, the waste management industry is increasingly moving from a conventional approach to sustainable and innovative ways of managing waste. With this approach, the industry is becoming a lucrative and revolutionary industry in many countries where millionaires are currently being made.
However, in Nigeria, there is a dearth of professional training programmes on sustainable and innovative waste management to facilitate the growth of the industry.
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The Programme is designed for youths (within the age bracket of 18 to 40 years) working in the waste management and facility management industry. This demographic of participants are looking to build business and leadership skills to effectively manage the peculiar technicalities and the business aspects (finance, technology and human resources) in the sector. The programme should also facilitate the entry of informal youth-led waste management businesses into the formal economy in a manner that improves their business performance growth and expands their environmental protection impact.
Benefits of Lagos Business School Programme
Key learning outcomes/Takeaways
- Understand key concepts and principles of sustainable waste management and what a circular economy means for businesses in emerging and developing economies
- Gain knowledge of relevant regulations/legislation, standard procedures, best practices, ethical and social aspects of waste management in Nigeria
- Â Apply business and leadership skills to effectively manage finance, technology and human resources in waste ma
- Examine the complex nature of waste generation, treatment, disposal and monitoring within the value
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This programme is supported by the Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation and Lagos Business School to cover over 80% of the tuition and other fees. Outstanding applicants are granted full scholarships to partake in the programme on a needs basis.
Lagos Business School Programme Courses
Requirements for Lagos Business School Programme
- Youth between ages 18 to 40 years
- Â Entrepreneurs and employees of waste management companies
- Employees of waste handling departments in companies, government departments and nonprofit organisations
- Managers and operators of waste systems
- Â Sustainability (E&S/CSR) and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professionals
Application Deadline
June 10, 2025
How to Apply for School Leadership Programme for Sustainable Waste Management (LP-SWM)
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