By Omobolaji Adekunle
The Ogun State government has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the UK’s Manufacturing Africa program and Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd to revolutionise the state’s manufacturing sector.
This collaboration aims to enhance the industrial ecosystem, create high-quality jobs, drive technological advancements, and promote sustainable practices.
The partnership will leverage the FCDO’s expertise in market studies and corporate finance support to foster a robust manufacturing ecosystem in Ogun State and Nigeria at large.
Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd, a pioneering leader in electronic waste management, will establish the first lithium-ion and lead-acid battery recycling and treatment plant in Africa, creating 100 direct jobs and utilising patented recycling technology.
This initiative is set to have numerous benefits for Ogun State, including economic growth and job creation, technological and knowledge transfer, environmental and health protection, and strengthening investor confidence.
The partnership is expected to create 90,000 jobs over seven years in Africa and establish Ogun State as a technological leader in battery recycling across Africa.
A joint press conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, featuring key stakeholders from Ogun State, the UK, and Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd.