Lagos State Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Waste Management and Circular Economy

 


The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to moving away from the outdated “collect and dump” waste management approach, embracing a sustainable circular economy aimed at creating a cleaner, healthier, and more livable city for all residents.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized this vision during a live appearance on TVC’s Your View on Wednesday. He called on residents to adopt proper waste disposal as a lifestyle, highlighting its critical role in building a sustainable environment.

Addressing recent concerns about localised odours, Mr. Wahab clarified that while Lagos is evolving into a megacity with modern waste management systems, localised smells near landfill sites—such as Olusosun (Ojota) and Solous III (Igando)—are not uncommon globally and do not imply that “Lagos smells.”

He noted a significant step forward with the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the government, which is expected to be completed in 16-17 months.

“This agreement is about transforming waste into wealth and energy,” he explained. “We’re converting 55% of organic waste into compost fertiliser and repurposing plastics into waste bins. This shift requires a collective culture of sustainable waste management.”

Mr. Wahab reaffirmed the government's determination to enforce environmental laws, citing a recent case where a luxury vehicle owner was arrested within 40 minutes for illegally dumping waste at the Alapere link bridge.

“The era of impunity is over. We have a whistleblower policy in place to report offenders,” he said.

Despite LAWMA deploying around 250 operational trucks round-the-clock to support PSP operators, he expressed disappointment that some residents continue to dispose of waste improperly.

Mr. Wahab also pointed out that poor waste habits, including open defecation, persist among some individuals, even though the government has constructed over 1,710 public toilets across Lagos.

“Lagos is not Eldorado yet,” he admitted. “But we’re progressing. We’ve moved beyond where we started, and while the journey isn’t complete, we’re working 24/7 to make Lagos a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable city.”

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