About Us

Turning waste into value, one bag at a time.

At GreenLITE Solutions, we transform post-consumer plastic waste and agricultural by-products into durable, affordable, and beautifully designed products — starting with school bags that keep students learning and our planet breathing.

Greenlite bag made from recycled plastic
Our story

From a university lab to a national movement.

GreenLite Solutions began as an experiment in a university lab, driven by a passion for sustainability and innovation. While studying Applied Chemistry, our founder and team explored ways to repurpose agricultural waste into valuable materials. This led to the creation of PHP composites — a durable wood alternative made from peanut husks, offering a sustainable solution for furniture and construction.

During the NYSC service year in Cross River State, the vision expanded. Surrounded by streets littered with discarded plastic water sachets, our founder saw a deeper challenge — one that affected both the environment and low-income students. Many children couldn't afford school bags, and plastic waste was everywhere. That's when the idea was born: transform plastic sachets into durable, eco-friendly school bags.

Today, GreenLite Solutions continues to innovate, merging sustainability with social impact, ensuring that waste is not just discarded but transformed into something meaningful.

Greenlite workshop
Vision & Mission

What we stand for

Our Vision

A future where sustainability is accessible to everyone, and communities thrive using innovative, waste-free solutions that protect our planet.

Our Mission

To provide affordable, eco-friendly products that benefit all while promoting sustainable practices and reducing plastic waste across Nigeria and beyond.

Our team

Meet the people behind the mission

A small, dedicated team with a big dream.

Sayedi Umar Mohammed

Sayedi Umar Mohammed

Founder & CEO

Sustainability innovator specialising in waste recycling and sustainable materials.

Joan Jimba

Joan Jimba

Co-founder & COO

Dedicated to turning waste into value through innovative manufacturing solutions.

Abdulsalim Usman

Abdulsalim Usman

Tech Lead & Founding Member

Tech-driven advocate for sustainable environmental practices and innovation.

Shamsudeen Nasiru

Shamsudeen Nasiru

Co-founder & Marketing

Crafting campaigns that inspire action and promote sustainability goals.

Eco Initiatives

Sustainphere: schools, plastic & impact

Our flagship initiative turns plastic waste into school supplies by rewarding the students who collect it.

Collect

Schools collect post-consumer plastic from students and their communities.

Earn

Every kilogram submitted earns 10 reward points redeemable at the Green Store.

Empower

Schools spend points on bags, books and supplies — rewarding top contributors.

We're hiring!

Join us in making a difference for the planet. We're looking for builders, dreamers and operators who want to change the world with us.

Open positions