Like most developing countries with rapid urbanisation, limited public training and engagement, increased waste generation, lack of recycling culture, Nigeria and Ghana are prone to face slower growth in achieving the twin transition (green and digital) in alignment with the ambitious environmental objectives of the European Green Deal and the Europe - Africa strategic partnership.

Over 60 students from the Ramseyer Vocational Technical Institute in Ghana have graduated after completing the Green Waste Management Training Program!

On 10th July 2024, Elisabeth Ademola, Head of Climate Change and Diplomacy at the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), introduced GreenVETAfrica at the Industry 4.0 parallel session during the Nigeria-EU Innovation Days event.