- LAWMA Moves To Fix Ewu-Elepe Landfill Roads After Residents’ Complaints
- Promises road rehabilitation, landfill upgrade
- Sets up task force
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has commenced steps to address concerns raised by communities hosting the Ewu-Elepe Landfill in Ikorodu, particularly over the condition of access roads and activities of waste trucks.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the development followed an engagement between LAWMA and residents of Elepe and Elenuwa communities, where residents highlighted challenges associated with the landfill infrastructure, road conditions and waste management operations in the area.
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who led the engagement, said the meeting was aimed at strengthening cooperation with the host communities and finding practical solutions to challenges affecting the area.
Gbadegesin said LAWMA had taken note of the concerns raised by residents and would address them systematically.
He disclosed that permanent construction of the access roads to the landfill was planned, while palliative works would be undertaken in the interim to ease the difficulties faced by residents and motorists.
According to him, rehabilitation of the Ewu-Elepe Landfill would commence once weather conditions became favourable.
He said the rehabilitation would improve the operational condition of the facility, enhance waste disposal activities and facilitate easier movement of waste trucks.
Gbadegesin added that better access to the landfill would reduce the time spent by waste trucks on the roads and help ease pressure on routes serving neighbouring communities.
The LAWMA boss also disclosed that the Lagos State Government was exploring partnerships to promote circular-economy solutions, including waste-to-energy, waste-to-wealth initiatives and organic waste composting.
Representatives of the host communities commended LAWMA for creating an avenue for dialogue but expressed concerns over the deteriorating condition of the landfill infrastructure and roads leading to the facility.
Following the discussions, LAWMA directed the establishment of a joint Task Force and Technical Committee comprising representatives of the host communities, LAWMA, Private Sector Participation operators and other stakeholders.
The committees will monitor the planned road construction and palliative works while also addressing environmental and operational infractions associated with waste truck activities.
They are also expected to work with relevant stakeholders to improve security and environmental conditions within the host communities.
The engagement was attended by Community Development Association executives, residents, the National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, PSP operators, recyclers, waste pickers and LAWMA officials, including the Head of Landfills.
LAWMA reaffirmed its commitment to sustained engagement with communities hosting its facilities, stressing that dialogue and collaborative action remained essential to improving waste management while protecting the environment and wellbeing of residents.
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