His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON
Honourable Minister
Federal Capital Territory
Welcome to AEPB
Protecting the Environment for Future Generations
Securing a clean, hygienic and sustainable environment for the health and wellbeing of every resident of the Federal Capital Territory.
Waste Management
Request your waste management bill online
Submit a bill request in minutes. Our Commercial Department will process it and get back to you by email or WhatsApp.
See something? Report it.
Help us keep the FCT clean and safe
Report illegal dumping, blocked drains, open burning, noise and other environmental nuisances to the Board.
Environmental Health
A cleaner, healthier Federal Capital Territory
Sanitary inspections, public health enforcement, pest and vector control, and community sanitation programmes across the FCT.
Liquid Waste Management
Sewage problem? Let us know.
We maintain the city sewer network and aim to respond to reported sewage blockages within 24 hours.
Established
1997
Act No. 10
10Departments
About the Board
Securing a quality environment for the Federal Capital Territory
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), established by Act No. 10 of 1997, is the regulatory body statutorily charged with the protection and management of the environment of the Federal Capital Territory and its satellite towns.
- Secure a quality environment for the health and wellbeing of FCT residents
- Conserve the environment and natural resources of the FCT sustainably
- Minimise the impact of physical development on the ecosystems of the Territory
- Raise public awareness of the links between environment and development
Our Vision
To be the foremost Environmental Protection Agency in Nigeria and Africa.
Our Mission
To provide and secure a clean, quality, hygienic and sustainable environment for the wellbeing of present and future generations.
Our Mandate
The regulatory body statutorily charged with the protection and management of the FCT environment.
- Departments
- 10 Departments
- Specialised Units
- 5 Specialised Units
- Sewage response target
- 24hrs Sewage response target
What we do
Our services to the public
From refuse collection to pollution control, AEPB works every day to keep the FCT clean, safe and healthy.
Waste Management Billing
Enumeration of properties and billing of waste management fees under the 2012 Rates/Charges Regulations.
Learn moreRefuse Collection & Disposal
Round-the-clock refuse evacuation, transfer stations, city cleaning and litter control across the FCT.
Learn moreSanitary Inspection
Inspection of homes, markets, schools, healthcare facilities, motor parks and other premises.
Learn moreSewerage & Liquid Waste
Sewer connections, blockage response, and operation of the Wupa Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Learn moreEIA & Environmental Audit
Environmental Impact Assessment of new developments and audits of existing facilities.
Learn morePollution Monitoring
Air, water, soil and noise monitoring, generator emissions control and laboratory analysis.
Learn morePermits & Certificates
Food outlet and vending permits, fumigator registration, and CFCH / CFCU certificates.
Learn moreEnvironmental Enforcement
Enforcement of the AEPB Act, with offenders prosecuted before a mobile court.
Learn moreWaste management bills
Request your bill in three simple steps
No need to visit our office. Send your request online and the Commercial Department will process it and reach you by email or WhatsApp.
Request a Bill now-
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Fill the request form
Enter your name, contact details, property address and property type.
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Send it to AEPB
Your request is emailed to AEPB, and you can also send it straight to our official WhatsApp line.
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Receive your bill
The Commercial Department reviews your request and contacts you with your bill.
See something? Report it.
Help us keep the FCT clean, safe and healthy
Tell us about environmental problems in your area and the right department will follow up.
- Illegal dumping
- Blocked drainage
- Open burning
- Noise pollution
- Sewage problems
- Air pollution
Our structure
Ten departments working in synergy
Supported by five specialised units under the office of the Director.
Environmental Health & Safety
Sanitary inspection of premises, nuisance abatement, pest and vector control, and food outlet and vending permits.
Solid Waste Management
Refuse collection and disposal, transfer stations, special and medical waste, and daily city cleaning.
Liquid Waste Management
The city sewer network, sewer connections, the Wupa Wastewater Treatment Plant and sludge evacuation.
Environmental Monitoring
EIA and environmental audits, pollution monitoring and quality control, and climate change compliance.
Environmental Conservation
Protecting ecosystems and biodiversity, and building climate resilience in FCT communities.
Monitoring & Enforcement
Enforcing Part IV of the AEPB Act, with offenders prosecuted before a mobile court.
Planning, Research & Statistics
Budget planning, contractor performance evaluation, environmental data and research, and monitoring of the Board’s programmes.
Commercial
Enumeration of billable properties and collection of waste management fees under the 2012 Rates/Charges Regulations.
Finance & Accounts
Financial statements, records, disbursements and tracking of internally generated revenue.
Administration
Human resources, staff welfare and training, and management of the Board's facilities and assets.
Leadership
Providing direction for a cleaner FCT
Dr. Mariyam Mahmoud
Honourable Minister of State
Federal Capital Territory
Chief Felix Amechi Obuah, DSSRS
Coordinator
Abuja Metropolitan Management Council
Mrs. Ogbonna Kate O.
Director
Abuja Environmental Protection Board
Newsroom
Latest news & updates
Recycling
26 March 2026
Minister of Environment Commissions Pilot Plastic Waste Collection Centre in Jabi, Abuja
UNIDO, with funding from the Government of Japan, has handed over a pilot plastic waste collection centre in Jabi, delivered in collaboration with AEPB and expected to collect up to 1,200 tonnes of plastic waste a year.
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Illustrative photo
Sector News
5 June 2026
World Environment Day 2026: FBRA Recovers Over Three Tonnes of Recyclables and Opens New Collection Centre in Lagos
A two-day campaign reached more than 1,250 students and residents and launched a permanent FBRA–UNIDO recyclables drop-off centre in Igando, Lagos.
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Illustrative photo
Sector News
20 March 2025
UNIDO Commissions Advanced Recycling Technology at Abuja-Based Environmental Expressions Limited
New Laser Filter and Sand Remover systems are designed to improve the recycling of difficult materials such as water sachets and polyethylene film.
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