‎The Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF), in partnership with the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Wednesday unveiled an Organic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to reduce methane emissions from organic waste.

‎The facility, unveiled at the university’s Teaching and Research Farm, is designed to convert organic waste into valuable products while addressing environmental degradation, food insecurity and unemployment through climate-smart agriculture.

‎Speaking at the inauguration, the Executive Director of GKF, Mr Weyinmi Okotie, described the project as a scalable model for transforming waste into wealth and positioning Nigeria as a leader in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable waste management.

‎Okotie said the facility integrates circular economy principles with climate-smart agriculture to reduce methane emissions, recover resources, and create green jobs.

‎According to him, the project will divert organic waste from landfills, mitigate climate change, support agricultural research and innovation, enhance student learning, build farmers’ capacity and strengthen community engagement.

‎He thanked the institution for partnering with the foundation, noting that the initiative would help change public perception of waste from an environmental burden to a valuable economic resource.

‎Also speaking, Prof Hakeem Fawehinmi, the Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja described the project as a milestone in the university’s commitment to research, innovation and community development.

‎Fawehinmi, who was represented by Prof. Muhammad Ndagi, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, said that the initiative demonstrated that scientific innovation could transform waste into wealth while addressing environmental challenges.

‎He said the project is among the first Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed after he assumed office.

‎He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting partnerships that promote sustainable waste-to-wealth initiatives.