The Lagos State Government has dismissed viral claims that the city is “smelling,” instead highlighting its ongoing efforts to ensure a clean, resilient, and livable city.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized that the state is evolving toward sustainable waste processing, modernized landfill management, cleaner waterways, and structured sanitation systems.
To address environmental challenges, the state government has implemented several measures, including:
– Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring: Over 50 air quality monitors have been installed across Lagos to track industrial, transport, and household emissions.
– Expanded Waste Collection Services: The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has extended services to hard-to-reach communities, with plans to deploy 500 additional tricycle compactors this year.
– Closure of Major Landfills: The Olusosun and Solous III landfills will be converted into modern Transfer Loading Stations (TLS) within 18 months.
– Waste-to-Energy Project: A new waste-to-energy facility in Epe will process 2,500 tonnes of solid waste daily, generating 60–80 megawatts of electricity for the Lagos power grid.
– Ban on Styrofoam and Plastics: The state has banned styrofoam food packs and begun phasing out single-use plastics, encouraging