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Solid Waste Management Trends in Nigeria

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  • Ebikapade Amasuomo
  • Jim Baird

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The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current trend of solid waste management in Nigeria and to identify the major challenges inhibiting the attainment of sustainable solid waste management in the country. The study relied on a desktop study approach; hence, data were obtained from previous publications relevant to the current study, particularly from peer reviewed publications. Sources such as waste management agencies websites, reports and documents, journal articles, environmental organizations reports and books were also used to obtain information and data. It was found that solid waste management is a major concern in the country. Inadequate environmental policies and legislations, low level of environmental awareness, poor funding and inappropriate technology, corruption and unplanned development were some of the challenges facing solid waste management in the country. As a result, the paper concludes that for waste management to work, various aspects of Government services such as engineering, urban planning, Geography, economics, public health and law among others must be brought together under a proper policy to deliver an effective waste management system.

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  • Ebikapade Amasuomo & Jim Baird, 2016. "Solid Waste Management Trends in Nigeria," Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 6(4), pages 35-44, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jmsjnl:v:6:y:2016:i:4:p:35-44
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    Keywords

    Nigeria; solid waste management; Port Harcourt; environmental awareness; policies;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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