NIGERIA’S NATIONAL PLASTIC ACTION ROADMAP Towards a system change in plastic pollution: A roadmap for the sustainable use of plastics in Nigeria Context Nigeria generated more than 12.9 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2020, with 90% mismanaged through open burning or dumping. Recognizing the environmental, social and economic risks, the Federal Ministry of Environment partnered with the NPAP Nigeria to develop a comprehensive National Plastic Action Roadmap. Action Using the NAM methodology, stakeholders mapped Nigeria’s plastic flows, modelled a trajectory from business as usual to an ambitious system-change scenario and identified four priority interventions: reducing consumption, adopting alternatives, expanding recycling and ensuring safe disposal. Outcome If fully implemented, Nigeria could increase plastic circularity from 10% to 58%, reduce plastic pollution by 67% by 2040, cut GHG emissions by 39% and create nearly 97,000 new jobs. The roadmap also supports youth empowerment, informal waste worker inclusion and green investment.As Nigeria strides forward on its path of entrenching sustainability in our national fabric, we must recognize that true progress encompasses both economic growth and environmental stewardship. Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities, leaving a legacy of environmental sustainability and inclusive socio-economic growth for Nigeria. We have the will. This roadmap shows the way. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Minister of Environment, Federal Republic of Nigeria Business-as-usual versus system-change scenario in Nigeria System-change scenario Percent of circularity Substituted 4% Recycled 31%Reduced 23% Disposed 12% Exported 0.1%Mismanaged 30%2020 2025 2030 2035 20405,00010,00015,00020,000 025,000Kilotonne per year Business-as-usual scenario Percent of circularity Substituted 0% Recycled 10%Reduced 0% Disposed 0% Exported 0.1%Mismanaged 90%Kilotonne per year 202005,00010,00015,00020,00025,000 2025 2030 2035 2040In 2020:10% 10%In 2040:In 2020:10% 58%In 2040: Unlocking Plastic Action for Inclusion, Resilience and Growth: GPAP Annual Report 2025 12

Unlocking Plastic Action for Inclusion Resilience and Growth GPAP Annual Report 2025