Odogbolu Local Government and Skillicorn Nigeria Limited have signed a landmark $250 million partnership to launch the New Circular Economy (NCE) project, a bold initiative aimed at transforming communities across Ogun State.
The agreement centers on creating self-sustaining, agriculture-led neighbourhoods in Eyinwa town and beyond. At no cost to residents, participating households will gain access to reliable electricity, treated water, modern sanitation, and kitchen gardens.
The pilot phase—budgeted at over $21 million—will start with 80 households in Eyinwa, where a 28-megawatt electricity facility will power local homes and surrounding towns. Daily harvests from kitchen gardens and small-scale poultry farming will support both household consumption and sales in premium urban markets, generating income and improving livelihoods.
This innovative model positions residents not as passive recipients but as active partners. By reinvesting proceeds into services like energy, households can sustain project benefits and grow into economic contributors.
The initiative is projected to create more than 200 direct jobs in its initial stage and spark broader economic activity. It also aims to bolster food security and foster community self-reliance.
Local government officials described the programme as aligned with their goals of promoting economic independence, creating jobs, and generating revenue. They emphasized its potential to replicate across Ogun State and deepen the impact of circular economy principles.
This partnership reflects Ogun State’s growing reputation as a hub for circular economy practices in Nigeria and sub‑Saharan Africa, reinforcing the government’s commitment to sustainable, regenerative development.
