By Seun Ibiyemi
Sahara Group Foundation has strengthened its environmental sustainability efforts with the inauguration of two new Sahara Go Recycling Hubs in Jigawa and Kaduna states, expanding access to structured waste management and economic opportunities in Northern Nigeria.
The recycling hubs, located at Gidan Hakimi in Shuwarin Local Government Area of Jigawa State and Asharami Retail Station in Badiko, Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna State, were commissioned on July 14 and 15, 2026, respectively.
The facilities are the Foundation’s 21st and 22nd recycling hubs nationwide and represent its second and third hubs in Northern Nigeria.
L-R: Ecobarter Kaduna Representatives; Youth Leader, Asharami Synergy Station Manager, and Representatives of the Sahara Group and Sahara Group Foundation team.
The Jigawa project was delivered in partnership with the King’s Council of Shuwarin, while the Kaduna hub was established in collaboration with sister company, Asharami Synergy.
According to Sahara Group Foundation, the initiative seeks to transform waste into economic value for households while advancing its Sahara Beyond XXX vision of fostering sustainable and community-led development across Nigeria.
Speaking at the commissioning, Director of Sahara Group Foundation, Chidilim Menakaya, said the organisation remained committed to scaling practical sustainability solutions through partnerships with institutions and businesses that understand local realities.
She noted that the collaborations would help build a recycling ecosystem that communities can own, sustain and benefit from over the long term.
L-R: Vice Chairman, Shuwarin Local Government Area, Jigawa Sate; Dr Nura I. Doka; Commissioner for Environment; Chidilim Menakaya, Director, Sahara Group Foundation; Safiyya Sanusi, Princess, Shuwarin, Jigawa State; Alhaji Bashir Abdullahi, Sarkin Gabas and Hakimin Shuwarin. THE King’s Council, Jigawa.
The inauguration ceremonies attracted several dignitaries, including members of the King’s Council, Jigawa State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Nura I. Doka, Chairman of Shuwarin Local Government Area, Hon. Abdulhamid Ibrahim Balago, traditional rulers, community residents, and officials of Asharami Synergy.
Commenting on the project, Sarkin Gabas and Hakimin Shuwarin, Alhaji Bashir Abdullahi, said the recycling hub addresses a longstanding challenge in the community, where residents previously depended on open burning and indiscriminate waste disposal.
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He added that the facility would create fresh economic opportunities for youths and women while improving environmental sanitation.
Also speaking, the Filling Station Manager of Asharami Retail Station, Badiko, Aliyu Abdullahi Mabai, described the initiative as an extension of the station’s commitment to responsible business practices and environmental stewardship.
The Foundation further disclosed plans to commission another recycling hub in Kano State in the coming weeks following recent engagements with the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Since its launch, the Sahara Go Recycling initiative has supported the recycling of over 1,000 tonnes of materials and has directly and indirectly impacted more than 2,000 livelihoods nationwide.
