The National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Dr Olugbenga Adebola, has been inducted as Grand Patron of CityScope Africa on March 27, 2026.
The award recognised his support for circular economy, waste management, and sustainable development initiatives across Nigeria and Africa.
The investiture certificate was presented by Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, Special Envoy to Osun State Governor and Director-General on Climate Change and Renewable Energy.
Obuaku-Igwe described Olugbenga as a pillar in the sustainability ecosystem, praising his mentorship and role in enhancing its professional visibility.
The ceremony formed part of the 2026 African Circular Business and Environmental Sustainability Conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
A special magazine was unveiled in honour of Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Dr.Oladimeji Oresanya.
Oresanya received a Lifetime Achievement Award from AWAMN for his contributions to waste management and environmental sustainability.
In his remarks, Oresanya commended Dr Adebola’s impact on integrated waste management in Nigeria and West Africa over nearly three decades.
Dr. Adebola presented a paper on enabling practices, incentives, and regulatory frameworks for circular businesses at the conference.
He stressed collective responsibility for environmental protection, linking environmental conditions to human well-being.
Adebola urged government to provide incentives, long-term concessions, and infrastructure guarantees to attract private investment in circular economy models.
He also called for policy reforms, stakeholder inclusion, and the establishment of a green bank to provide affordable long-term financing.
