The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has inuagurated the System House at Vitapur Nigeria Limited in Lagos, that is optimised for the production of climate-friendly rigid polyurethane foam under the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phase out Management Plan (HPMP) stage II project.
The project is being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Environment in partnership with the UNDP.
The development marks Nigeria’s decisive shift away from ozone-depleting substances and positions the country as one of only two African nations, the other being South Africa, with such facility.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, emphasised the significance of the project in Nigeria’s climate and ozone protection efforts.
“With this commissioning, Vitapur has completely phased out the use of HCFC-141b in its operations. This will also support downstream companies to eliminate harmful substances from their foam production lines. Together, we have phased out over 301 metric tons of HCFC-141b, fulfilling Nigeria’s obligations under the Montreal Protocol,” he stated.
Mr Muyiwa Odele who represented UNDP at the event said: “Today’s event for us at UNDP, and I am sure for all of you distinguished guests here present, is more than a celebration of infrastructure — because it not only represents a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s leadership in environmental stewardship, industrial innovation, and sustainable development but also reflects the strength of partnership between government, private sector, and the international community in advancing climate action and inclusive economic transformation.
“UNDP’s global mandate and our work in Nigeria is to support countries in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for which the System House project is a concrete outcome.”
The improved facility now deploys a mix of environmentally friendly blowing agents such as Hydrofluoro-olefins (HFOs), Cyclopentane, and Methylal, enabling the sustainable production of high-quality rigid foams for insulation panels, thermoware, spray foams, and other applications.
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