By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY

ECOCONNECT Portal, an emerging Circular Economy Infrastructure Platformvin Nigeria recorded a successful outing at the Omniverse Africa Conference 2026 where it attracted significant attention from investors, development partners, government, stakeholders, environmental organizations, and technology innovators.

At the conference, the Co-Founder of the organisation, Osayi Tres Omokaro, showcased the innovative approach to connecting stakeholders across the waste value chain through technology, creating environmental, social, and economic value simultaneously.

The EcoConnect Portal’s exhibition stand witnessed substantial traffic and engagement from attendees who sought innovative solutions in waste management, sustainability, recycling, climate action, and digital transformation.

Speaking after the event, Osayi expressed satisfaction with the reception received during the conference.

In his words, “The level of interest shown in EcoConnect Portal was truly encouraging. We engaged with numerous stakeholders from both the public and private sectors who recognize the need for innovative solutions within the waste management ecosystem.

“Several partnership discussions are currently ongoing following meetings held during the conference. We are optimistic that many of these conversations will result in strategic collaborations that will help expand our impact and accelerate the adoption of circular economy practices across Nigeria and Africa.

“EcoConnect Portal is designed to connect households, waste pickers, collectors, recyclers, businesses, and government agencies through a unified digital platform that improves efficiency, accountability, resource recovery, and economic opportunities within the waste value chain.

“By leveraging technology to create a connected ecosystem, the platform aims to support environmental sustainability, create jobs, promote recycling, increase operational efficiency, and contribute to economic development.

“The successful participation at Omniverse Africa Conference further strengthens EcoConnect Portal’s position as an innovative solution contributing to Africa’s transition toward a more sustainable and circular economy”.

The Omniverse Africa Conference serves as one of Africa’s leading innovation gatherings, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, technology .experts, and ecosystem leaders to explore transformative solutions capable of accelerating sustainable development across the continent.