- Lagos Targets Zero Waste Economy With New Waste Management Plan
- Gbadegesin explained that the updated plan would serve as a long-term roadmap for investments
- The LAWMA boss also said the state intends to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership system by expanding the role of PSP operators in waste collection and management across Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced plans to review and upgrade the state’s Waste Management Master Plan as part of efforts to address the growing environmental demands of Africa’s most populated city, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state’s existing waste management structure, which dates back to reforms introduced during the administration of former governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, had helped improve waste operations over the years.
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According to him, rapid urban growth, increasing population, and changing waste patterns have made it necessary for Lagos to adopt a more modern and comprehensive strategy that can meet present and future challenges.
Gbadegesin explained that the updated plan would serve as a long-term roadmap for investments and reforms in the waste management sector over the next 10 to 15 years.
He disclosed that priority areas under the proposed framework include the development of new landfill sites, establishment of material recovery facilities, expansion of waste-to-energy projects, biogas plants, and the deployment of modern mechanical street sweepers.
The LAWMA boss also said the state intends to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership system by expanding the role of PSP operators in waste collection and management across Lagos.
He added that the updated framework would support local manufacturing and assembly of waste management equipment such as compactor trucks and tricycle compactors, while also creating opportunities for training and capacity development within the sector.
Gbadegesin noted that the broader goal of the initiative is to move Lagos toward a “Zero Waste” economy where recycling, reuse, and resource recovery are prioritised to reduce environmental pollution and create economic opportunities.
He reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to continuous reforms and collaboration with stakeholders and development partners to build a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable waste management system for Lagos residents.
