Government Relations
Public Sector Engagement & Circular Economy Partnerships
GETSO WasteConnect works with ministries, regulators, municipalities and development institutions to transform waste management from a public liability into an economic and environmental asset.
Our Mandate
Aligning waste management with national development priorities
GETSO WasteConnect recognises that sustainable waste management is not merely an environmental concern — it is a public health imperative, an economic development opportunity, and a climate action priority for Nigeria and the African continent.
We engage proactively with federal ministries, state environmental agencies, local government authorities, and international development partners to design, finance, and operate waste management solutions that serve public policy objectives while generating measurable environmental and social returns.
Our government collaboration model spans policy advisory, infrastructure co-investment, data and research partnerships, capacity building, and direct service delivery under concession, PPP, and grant-funded arrangements.
Engagement pillars
- Policy alignment & EPR readiness
- Infrastructure co-development
- Municipal service partnerships
- Climate finance mobilisation
- Research & MRV data sharing
- Capacity building & training
Leadership Driving Environmental Transformation
A founder-led commitment to sustainable public outcomes
GETSO WasteConnect is led by Founder & CEO Usman Yusif Suraj — a circular economy leader committed to partnering with Federal and State Government, Ministries, Agencies, Development Finance Institutions, and International Partners to industrialise waste recovery and accelerate climate action.
Sustainability Mission
Mainstreaming circular economy practice across Nigerian cities.
Public-Private Collaboration
Concession, PPP and grant-funded delivery models.
Waste Management Leadership
Formalising informal value chains end to end.
Circular Economy Strategy
Closed-loop systems for PET, HDPE, paper, and metals.
Environmental Impact Goals
Verifiable CO₂ avoidance and climate finance access.
Policy Alignment
EPR readiness, NESREA compliance, NDC contribution.
Collaboration Areas
Where government and GETSO intersect
NESREA · FMEnv · LAWMA
Environmental Agency Collaboration
Active engagement with federal and state environmental regulators to align operations with national waste management policies, NESREA standards, and extended producer responsibility frameworks.
Closed-loop infrastructure
Circular Economy Development
Designing and implementing circular economy models that divert waste from landfill into productive industrial feedstock — creating jobs, reducing emissions, and building resilient local supply chains.
Digital + Physical
Waste Management Innovation
Combining digital marketplace technology with physical collection infrastructure to formalize Nigeria's informal waste sector and deliver measurable environmental outcomes at scale.
PET facility · 30K tpa target
Recycling Infrastructure Development
Building Nigeria's next-generation PET processing facility with 30,000 tonnes per annum capacity — creating a domestic hub for food-grade rPET production and reducing import dependence.
CO₂ avoidance · Carbon credits
Climate Action Initiatives
Verifiable greenhouse gas avoidance through waste diversion and recycling. Aligned with Nigeria's NDC commitments and positioned for participation in voluntary carbon markets and climate finance.
Lagos State · Federal · DFIs
Public-Private Partnerships
Structured PPP models that combine government mandate and policy support with private sector execution capital, technology and operational expertise to deliver sustainable waste services.
At a glance · Forecasted 2026–2030
Projected public-sector impact metrics
12,400+
Forecasted tons of waste recovered (modeled)
85
Target communities planned across Lagos State
420+
Scenario-based jobs creation (modeled)
6
Government stakeholder categories engaged
Who we engage
Government & institutional partners
Federal Ministries
- Federal Ministry of Environment
- Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment
- Federal Ministry of Water Resources
- Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology
State & Local Government
- Lagos State Ministry of Environment
- Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)
- Local Government Development Areas
- State Environmental Protection Agencies
Regulators & Standards
- National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)
- Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- State Environmental Protection Boards
Development Institutions
- UNDP Nigeria
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
- World Bank / IFC
- GIZ / German Development Cooperation
Municipal Service Clients
- Lagos State metropolitan councils
- Industrial estate authorities
- Market associations
- Residential estate management boards
Research & Academia
- University environmental science departments
- Climate research institutes
- NGO policy advocacy networks
- International sustainability think tanks
Partnership Models
How we collaborate with the public sector
Concession & Service Contracts
Long-term agreements to manage collection, sorting, and recycling services for municipalities and industrial zones. Revenue from material sales and service fees.
Infrastructure Co-Investment
Joint development of recycling plants, collection hubs, and logistics networks. Government provides land, permits and policy support; GETSO provides capital, technology and operations.
EPR Implementation Partnership
Working with producers and regulators to operationalise Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, electronics, and automotive waste streams.
Climate Finance & Carbon Projects
Structuring waste diversion and recycling projects for carbon credit issuance, green bond financing, and climate fund access.
Get in touch
Government Partnership Proposal
Government & Institutional Partnership Form
For ministries, agencies, regulators, municipalities and development institutions seeking collaboration.
Government Briefing
Request a Government Briefing
A confidential briefing for ministries, agencies, regulators and development institutions — covering policy alignment, infrastructure plans, and partnership pathways.
Ready to transform waste management in your jurisdiction?
- Policy-aligned implementation
- Measurable environmental outcomes
- Job creation & economic development
- Transparent reporting & MRV