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Lagos withdraws licences of six PSP waste operators

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators over their lack of capacity to effectively deliver waste collection services in their respective areas. The post Lagos withdraws licences of six PSP waste operators appeared first on Nairametrics .

The Lagos State Government has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators due to their inability to effectively deliver waste collection services. This decision was made by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and was announced by Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.

The affected operators are located in various wards across the state, including Igbogbo-Baiyeku, Olorunda, Ojo, Orile Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, and Ojodu. Wahab emphasized that all waste collection operators in Lagos must possess the necessary capacity, competence, and resources to deliver efficient and reliable services. The state government will continue to strengthen regulatory oversight and enforce performance standards to ensure waste management operators meet their responsibilities and uphold the wellbeing of residents and environmental protection.

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