The Rural Women Energy Security (RUWES) Initiative participated in the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Inclusive Plastic Action in Nigeria and the National Validation Workshop on the Impact of Plastic Pollution on Biodiversity, held in Abuja.
The event featured a Welcome Address by Mrs. Falmata Kolo of the Federal Ministry of Environment and an Opening Remark by Dr. Joseph Onoja, Director General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF).
RUWES was represented by the Head of Secretariat, Mrs. Jumaima Ella, who highlighted the urgent need for capacity building for women in the plastic value chain, especially collectors, sorters, and recyclers who face safety, income, and skill challenges.
RUWES also shared key contributions to national plastic action, including the Plastic Waste-to-Wealth Initiative, direct off-take partnerships, the Nasarawa Plastic Collection Centre, technology training for women, and the commissioning of a Smart Toilet Facility in Orange Market, Mararaba to support hygiene and pollution reduction.RUWES remains committed to promoting inclusive, gender-responsive, and community-driven solutions for a sustainable plastic ecosystem and cleaner environment in Nigeria
