Sanwo-Olu declares emergency on Lagos waste crisis
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday declared a state of emergency on waste crisis in the state in a bid to get out of what he called “unpleasant situation.” Daily Trust reports that, in recent months, Lagos has faced an escalating waste management crisis, driven by increased refuse generation and persistent operational challenges. […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared a state of emergency on waste crisis on Wednesday, aiming to address the escalating situation in the city. A recent analysis revealed that Lagos generates around 17,000 tonnes of waste daily, up from the initial estimate of 13,000 tonnes. In response to the challenge, the governor inspected the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota alongside Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.
During the visit, Sanwo-Olu outlined a series of measures to tackle the problem for a period of one month. These include increasing the capacity of Olusosun landfill, reactivating additional waste disposal locations, and procuring new waste collection equipment. The governor also announced a long-term waste management infrastructure programme in partnership with Zoomlion, with investments worth tens of millions of dollars.
These projects, expected to be completed by the end of the year, will provide a sustainable solution to waste management in Lagos.
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