Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also called “Baba Jide” by residents, on Wednesday directed an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation across the state following complaints of refuse build-up in several neighbourhoods.
In a statement posted earlier today via his X handle, the governor said the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, and the Ministry of Environment are “working around the clock” to clear the backlog.
“We have deployed extra trucks and personnel to clear the backlogs across all affected neighbourhoods.
“You should already see progress on the streets and we will not stop until our city is completely clean again,” Sanwo-Olu assured Lagosians.
He noted that Lagos generates over 13,000 tons of waste every single day, making waste management a massive and continuous operation.
Despite the scale, he said the government’s determination to fix the current challenge is “absolute”.
The governor also called for public cooperation as the cleanup continues.
“Please bag your waste properly and avoid dumping refuse in drainage channels or on the roads,” he urged.
“We are fully on top of this situation. Let us work together to keep Lagos clean and safe for everyone,” he added.
Residents in affected areas have reported seeing more LAWMA trucks and sweepers on the streets since the directive, as the state intensifies efforts to restore environmental order ahead of the rainy season.
