Lagos generates 15,000 metric tonnes of waste daily- Commissioner
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos state, Tokunbo Wahab, has disclosed that the State generates between 13,000 and 15,000 metric tonnes of waste per day.
Wahab disclosed further that the state government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the JOSPONG group of companies to revolutionize waste management in Lagos.
He made this known in a post on his X handle recently.
The Commissioner explained that the initiative seeks to address the pressing challenges posed by the rapidly growing population and the consequent increase in waste generation.
“Currently, Lagos generates between 13,000 and 15,000 metric tonnes of waste per day.
“Earlier this week, the Lagos State government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the JOSPONG Group of Companies. This collaborative effort is a visionary endeavour aimed at revolutionizing waste management in Lagos.
“This initiative seeks to address the pressing challenges posed by the rapidly growing population and the consequent increase in waste generation. With a strategic focus on sustainability, environmental health, and economic empowerment. The aim is to transform Lagos into a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous community through innovative waste management solutions in line with Governor @jidesanwoolu THEMES+ Agenda.
“The main focus of this initiative is the development of an integrated waste management system that encompasses advanced recycling and composting plant, a modernised waste collection method, the rehabilitation and retrofitting of existing waste management facilities to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of waste in Lagos”, said Wahab.
