Project Overview
In line with the Council’s mandate to promote sustainable industrial development and the efficient utilization of Nigeria’s raw materials, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) implemented a capacity-building workshop on innovative strategies for hazardous materials management and resource recovery.
The project focused on enhancing participants’ technical competencies in the safe identification, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, while introducing approaches for extracting valuable materials or energy from waste streams. These strategies aim to minimize environmental impact, promote sustainability, and contribute to the circular economy, thereby reducing dependence on primary raw materials.
The initiative strengthened the Council’s role in fostering environmentally responsible industrial practices and supporting next-generation waste management systems within Nigeria’s industrial and research sectors.
Timeline: October 21–22, 2025
Location: RMRDC Research and Demonstration Plant Complex, Airport Road, Abuja
Status: Completed
Impact:
Enhanced staff capacity in hazardous materials management and resource recovery.
Promoted sustainable practices in line with circular economy principles.
Supported national efforts to reduce environmental risks while optimizing industrial raw materials utilization.
