In Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Environment validated the National Waste Battery Management Policy which aims to ensure the Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of waste batteries resulting from renewable energy components such as solar mini-grids. The policy was elaborated with support of NESP and key stakeholders of the sector during several technical working groups and roundtable discussions.
It establishes the national standard of best practices for waste battery management in line with the provisions and recommendations of the International Conventions (Basel and the Bamako) and other related guidelines for the ESM of hazardous waste. It also facilitates the creation of an enabling environment for the deployment of investments in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector, thereby supporting the Nigerian economy.
