The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators over inadequate capacity to effectively deliver waste collection services in their respective areas.
LAWMA, led by Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the decision was part of the Lagos State Government’s efforts to ensure efficient, reliable and sustainable waste management across the state.
The affected operators are K-HS Integrated Services, formerly Gboleybos Nigeria Limited, in Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Deshasat Enterprises in Olorunda; Bailas Nigeria Company in Ojo; Guestimate Environmental Protection Company in Orile Agege; Evabol Ventures in Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Korad Closet Empire Limited in Ojodu.
The affected service locations include Ward C1, Slot A, Abosan in Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Ibereko (LIMCA) in Olorunda; Sabo Oniba in Ojo; Papa Ashafa II in Orile Agege; Oluwa 1 in Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Oke-Ira/Powerline in Ojodu.
According to LAWMA, K-HS Integrated Services voluntarily withdrew from its service area, while the licences of the other five operators were terminated following regulatory assessments that found their service capacity below the required standards.
The authority said the action underscored the government’s position that operators entrusted with waste collection must have the capacity, competence and resources to provide effective services to residents.
LAWMA assured residents in the affected communities that appropriate measures would be put in place to ensure uninterrupted waste collection services.
It also urged residents to patronise only approved waste management channels and support efforts to keep Lagos clean, safe and environmentally sustainable.
The authority reiterated that it would continue to strengthen regulatory oversight and enforce performance standards across the waste management sector.