Landfills Light Up Epe: Lagos To Turn Trash To Power; Implications For Lagosians

• The Epe landfill is set to be a source of energy for nearly 50,000 homes, according to the Lagos governor.

• The expectation follows a deal the Lagos government made with a Dutch company.

• The state says the collaboration marks “a new era of international cooperation to solve local challenges”.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has formalised a partnership with Harvest Waste Consortium to build a high-efficiency Waste-to-Energy plant on the Epe landfill, Epe, Lagos.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed the development in a post on social media in the early hours of Tuesday.

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He said the project is expected to transform Lagos waste management and energy production.

According to the governor, the new Waste-to-Energy plant will process 2,250 tonnes of waste daily, generating 60-75 megawatts of electricity annually.

Sanwo-Olu said the project will power 40,000 homes, helping to bridge the current gap of inadequate power supply in Lagos.

“Today, I announced that Lagos State has formalised a groundbreaking partnership with Harvest Waste Consortium to build a high-efficiency Waste-to-Energy plant on the Epe landfill. This project will transform our waste management and energy production,” the governor wrote.

“The new Waste-to-Energy plant will process 2,250 tonnes of waste daily, generating 60-75 megawatts of electricity annually.

“This innovation will power 40,000 homes, significantly enhancing our energy security and reducing our environmental footprint.

“This partnership with our Dutch counterparts represents a monumental step forward in our waste management strategy. It promises to reduce 550,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions daily, improve air quality, and divert 95% of our waste from landfills.

“Beyond environmental benefits, this project will stimulate economic activities, attract major investments, and create jobs in Lagos. It’s a testament to our commitment to building a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city for all.

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“With the full backing of the Dutch government and the expertise of Harvest Waste Consortium, we are turning our waste into wealth. This collaboration marks a new era of international cooperation to solve local challenges.”

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