SWEEP Foundation Unveils Lagos Waste Challenge 2025Dike Onwuamaeze

The SWEEP Foundation has announced the commencement of the second edition of Lagos Waste Challenge (LWC) 2025.
THE LWC, which is its flagship community-led waste management competition, is supported by Coca-Cola Nigeria, would unite Community Development Councils (CDCs) across Lagos State to showcase their creativity, innovation, and commitment to environmental stewardship.

The competition is billed to run from November 1 to November 22, 2025.

The LWC inspires communities to develop impactful packaging waste recovery and recycling efforts that raise environmental awareness and create lasting change in their neighbourhoods.

Following the success of its inaugural edition, which crowned Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Authority (LCDA) as the champion in 2024, this year’s edition is aimed at amplifying community participation, inspire scalable solutions, and accelerate Lagos’s journey toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

The 2025 LWC has a prize pool of ₦2 million, which is comprised of ₦1million for first prize; ₦500,000 for second prize; ₦250,000 for third prize and five consolation prizes of ₦50,000 each.

Ambassador Obuesi Phillips, The President/CEO of SWEEP Foundation, Ambassador Obuesi Phillips, said that “the LWC is more than a competition as it is a movement to instil collective responsibility for our environment.
“By tapping into the ingenuity and determination of our communities, we can transform waste management across Lagos State.
“We are looking forward to the innovative solutions our CDCs will bring forward, and we are confident this initiative will leave a lasting impact.”

Phillips said that winners would be officially announced and celebrated during the Lagos Waste Forum, scheduled for December 2 and December 3, 2025, which is billed to be a high-profile gathering of policymakers, community leaders, environmental advocates, and private sector partners who are committed to advancing sustainability across Nigeria.

He also declared that the LWC 2025 is open to all the CDCs in Lagos State, adding that registration is now open.
“This is your chance to showcase your community’s creativity, make an impact, and inspire others,” he said.