Nigeria, April 29 -- A new baseline study has revealed severe waste management challenges in Ajegunle, Ikorodu, an informal settlement in Lagos State, while highlighting strong community readiness to support sustainable solutions.

The study, conducted by the African Cities Research Consortium, Rethinking Cities and the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, found that poor waste disposal practices are contributing to flooding, environmental degradation and health risks in the community.

In a statement signed by the lead researcher, Deji Akinpelu, researchers surveyed more than 400 households across three Community Development Associations namely; Ajegunle CDA, Irawo CDA and Thomas CDA and held focus group discussions with resid...