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<\/p>\n…As HC Environment leads state officials on inspection of government intervention project
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…Says Mr Governor has appointed Adejuwon Akinyemi as Acting MD, LAWMA<\/b><\/p>\n
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday declared that the upgraded Solous II Dumpsite in Igando was ready and capable of receiving an average of 100 waste evacuation trucks daily from waste operators in the axis as part of the state government’s emergency intervention to address waste management challenges.<\/p>\n
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The upgrade of the dumpsite is aimed at easing pressure on the Olusosun Dumpsite in Ojota and improving waste disposal operations across the state.<\/p>\n
The Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the facility to assess the work carried out by the contractor and the progress made towards making the dumpsite fully operational.<\/p>\n
Wahab explained that the intervention became necessary following the need to expand the state’s waste disposal capacity, particularly as the Olusosun Dumpsite in Ojota, one of the major disposal facilities serving Lagos, had reached its operational limits.<\/p>\n
He noted that the government had also been exploring alternative refuse disposal locations, including proposed new sites around Badagry and Epe, to ensure a more sustainable waste management system.<\/p>\n
According to him, the government engaged relevant operators and stakeholders, who suggested the rehabilitation and reopening of Solous II as an immediate intervention to address the prevailing waste management challenges.<\/p>\n
“Following the engagements, approval was granted for the facility to be upgraded, including the provision of an improved access road to facilitate the movement of waste evacuation trucks,” he said.<\/p>\n
The Commissioner noted that the facility was strategically located to serve Lagos West, the state’s largest waste management zone, covering areas such as Alimosho, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Mushin, Badagry, Ikeja, Ojo and Apapa, among others.<\/p>\n
“When this Solous II facility becomes fully operational, it will accommodate an average of 100 waste compactor trucks daily from the axis, thereby reducing pressure on Olusosun and improving waste disposal efficiency across the state,” he said.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the quality of work done, Wahab said the inspection team observed some marks on sections of the access road, which the contractor explained were caused by the movement of heavy-duty bulldozers with metal tracks.<\/p>\n
He noted that the marks had not compromised the quality of the road, while the contractor assured the government that the facility’s access infrastructure could serve for at least one year, subject to quarterly maintenance.<\/p>\n
He stressed that the government was encouraged by the progress recorded, noting that the intervention formed part of the emergency measures earlier announced to tackle the state’s waste management challenges.<\/p>\n
He added that the government’s expectation was to ensure that waste generated within communities was evacuated promptly and that streets, homes and public spaces remained free from indiscriminate waste accumulation.<\/p>\n
The Commissioner also called on members of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) and Private Sector Participants (PSP) operators to reciprocate the government’s intervention by improving their service delivery and ensuring that waste was collected from residents as and when due.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that under the polluter-pays principle, residents who pay for waste collection services deserve efficient and reliable services from their assigned operators.<\/p>\n
Wahab further explained that the government, through the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), had commenced a comprehensive reorganisation of waste management operations, stressing that the success of the reforms would depend on the cooperation and commitment of PSP operators.<\/p>\n
He urged PSP operators to take greater responsibility for their operations, address service gaps and ensure that residents received the waste collection services for which they paid. He added that the government would continue to engage relevant stakeholders and ensure that the objectives of the intervention were achieved.<\/p>\n
The Commissioner also appealed to community stakeholders, particularly members of the Awori community, to support the initiative and take ownership of the facility, stressing that its success required collective responsibility and sustained cooperation among the government, operators and host communities.<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening waste management infrastructure, expanding disposal capacity and implementing practical interventions that would guarantee a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Lagos.<\/p>\n
He also confirmed to the media that the State Governor had approved the appointment of Mr Adejuwon Akinyemi as Acting Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), while Dr Tijani Olorunwa was appointed Acting Executive Director, Operations. Mr Kunle Adebiyi retained his position as Executive Director, Finance.<\/p>\n
Also speaking, the National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Dr Olugbenga Adebola, commended the Lagos State Government for approving the rehabilitation of Solous II Dumpsite, describing the intervention as a significant step towards resolving the waste disposal challenges confronting operators.<\/p>\n
He disclosed that the association had presented proposals to the government on ways to address the situation, expressing appreciation that the recommendations were favourably considered and the necessary logistics provided to restore the facility.<\/p>\n
Adebola assured the government that AWAMN members would take collective ownership of the facility and work with the relevant authorities to make it a model dumpsite.<\/p>\n
He urged PSP operators, particularly those operating within the Lagos West axis, to improve their efficiency and intensify waste collection efforts.<\/p>\n
He stressed that the reopening of the facility had removed a major operational constraint and placed greater responsibility on operators to deliver quality services to residents.<\/p>\n
Also present during the inspection tour were the Permanent Secretaries, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, and Office of Drainage Services, Engr Mahamood Adegbite; the Executive Director, Finance, LAWMA, Mr Kunle Adebiyi; the General Manager, Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LASWMO), Engr Femi Afolabi; as well as other directors in the Ministry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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