On May 5, 2021, the POP Nigeria team visited Hon. Edeoga Chijioke, Commissioner for Environment, Enugu, Nigeria. During the meeting, the Hon. Commissioner shared their strategy on reducing single-use plastics in Nigeria, and on building and strengthening structures to address plastic pollution and waste management.

The commissioner further spoke about the need to establish a recycling company in the state. He said that plastic pollution has been a major challenge that has caused a lot of harm, especially during the rainy season.

He also said that the state had placed laws that prohibit indiscriminate waste disposal. He added that there is a need for climate and environmental education; for this to be possible, the Ministries of Environment and Education had to collaborate and work together.