By: Mandy Park
The SWEEP Foundation has announced the commencement of the Lagos Waste Challenge 2025, a community-led recyclable waste recovery competition aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability across Lagos State.
Supported by Coca-Cola Nigeria, the challenge will run from November 1st to November 22nd, 2025, and offers a prize pool of ₦2 million.
The challenge is open to all communities in Lagos State, and participating communities will showcase their creativity, innovation, and commitment to environmental sustainability.
Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition which crowned Egbe-Idimu LCDA as champions in 2024, this year’s Challenge according to the organizers aims to amplify community participation, inspire scalable solutions, and accelerate Lagos’s journey toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
To encourage creativity and reward excellence in community waste management, sustainability and circular economy, the 2025 Challenge offers a prize pool totalling ₦2 million: ₦1,000,000 – First Prize; ₦500,000 – Second Prize; ₦250,000 – Third Prize and Five Consolation Prizes of ₦50,000 each
Ambassador Obuesi Phillips, President/CEO of SWEEP Foundation, stated “The Lagos Waste Challenge is more than a competition – it is a movement to instil collective responsibility for our environment. By tapping into the ingenuity and determination of our communities, we can transform waste management across Lagos State. We’re looking forward to the innovative solutions our people at their community levels will bring forward, and we’re confident this initiative will leave a lasting impact.”
Winners will be officially announced and celebrated during the Lagos Waste Forum, scheduled for December 2–3, 2025 — a high-profile forum on waste reduction and management, a gathering of policymakers, community leaders, environmental advocates, and private sector partners committed to advancing sustainability across Nigeria.
The Lagos Waste Challenge 2025 is an inter-community waste recovery competition open to all communities in Lagos State. Registration is now open — this is your chance to showcase your community’s creativity, make an impact, and inspire others.
SWEEP Foundation is an organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable waste management practices through waste recovery, valorisation and reintegration.
