Founder of Real Act of Kindness (RAK) Development Foundation, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende has launched the first recycling plant in Badagry, Lagos State called JaniRAK.
Ogunlende disclosed that the objective of the project is to create cleaner environment and provide job for teeming youth in the area.
Ogunlende said; “The establishment of the recycling plant in Iworo community was done in conjunction with Green Janitor Sustainable Initiative led by Abdulsalam Ashade. Investing in the plant is part of developing the immediate environment and give back to the society.”
“I started nursing the idea when Ashade invited me as guest speaker at his clean up program at sultan beach late last year and today it is history. The plant will provide avenue to turn waste to wealth as the case maybe which is part of United Nations initiative.”
“With the recycling plant in Badagry community, the residents need to provide plastic waste and turn them to recycling used. RAK Foundation is a Non Governmental Organisation set up to service humanity, quench thirst and inspire generation”
“If you are getting anything from now on, we must know what you will do with it and how well it will have it impacts on the people of your area.”
“Today, we are setting up this plant because we know it will impact positively on the environment and the people. With this, we are trying to create employment opportunity for youths and at the same time cleaning the environment. This will definitely change the face of our community.”
“I urge well-meaning people of Badagry to assist our organisation in order to impact positively on them, I cannot do it alone.”
However, Executive Director, Green Janitor Sustainable Initiative, Mr Abdul-Salam Ashade, said; “The journey started in 2010, but turned a new dimension in 2019 with the launching of “Pick the Plastic Project”.”
“I have a vision towards empowering youths through waste management in Badagry. The vision became reality through RAK founder, who provided the support and capacity needed for the recycling plant in the city.”
“My initiative have collaborated with RAK development foundation to establish JaniRak Recyclers to help address the issue of indiscriminate plastic waste disposal.”
Furthermore, Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni said; “I commend the founder of RAK Development Foundation, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, for investing into the project.”
“I assure people of Badagry that the town is in the agency’s developmental plan. The authority will assist the people in term of expanding and make it a programme that will benefit all and sundry.”
“I commend the traditional rulers, Muslim and Christian leaders for supporting Mobolaji and the project to succeed.”
In his remarks, Chairman, Badagry West LCDA, Hon. Gbenu Joseph Henugbe, said that the recycling plant was a challenge to them. He also commended them for putting up such a laudable project to turn waste to wealth.
The Royal Father of the Day, HRM Oba Idris Kosoko, the Oniworo of Iworo Land in Badagry, promised to ensure a conducive environment for commencement of the plant.
Kosoko said; “I am delighted following the promise made by the management of LAWMA to assist in training of staff.”
Hon. Princess Sesi Ogungbe, the Supervisor for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) enjoined sons and daughters of Badagry to join hands and support the project to reach greater heights.
She said; “I am happy seeing an industrious son of the land coming up with laudable project to assist his community. I pray that God will not leave RAK founder.”
