# 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing of bacterial communities in Solid Waste Leachates (SWL) from Olusosun Dumpsite, Ojota, Lagos State, Nigeria

## TL;DR

This study analyzes bacterial communities in leachates from a Nigerian dumpsite using 16S rRNA sequencing to inform waste management strategies.

## Contribution

The study provides a detailed bacterial community profile of leachates from a specific Nigerian dumpsite using 16S rRNA sequencing.

## Key findings

- Acidobacteria was the most abundant phylum in the leachates, at 14.65%.
- The findings offer insights into microbial composition that could guide waste management practices.

## Abstract

Here, we use 16S rRNA gene sequencing to identify bacterial community structure of solid waste leachates from Olusosun dumpsite. Acidobacteria (14.65 %) was the most abundant phylum with clear affiliations. This was followed by Planctomycetes (7. 15 %), Proteobacteria (3.28 %), Chloroflexi (1.41 %), Actinobacteria (0.91 %) and other phyla (0.96 %). Data obtained provides valuable insight into potential strategies for waste management.