Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acknowledged the operational and logistical challenges facing Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators, assuring that the state government is taking steps to improve their capacity and ensure efficient waste evacuation across Lagos.
Speaking during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, the governor said the government understands the difficulties faced by PSP operators, particularly with equipment and operational needs.
He said efforts are underway to strengthen waste management through the procurement of additional compactor trucks, with about 150 new trucks approved and expected to be delivered within the next three months.
Sanwo-Olu added that smaller compactor trucks are also being acquired in collaboration with local governments to access inner streets and narrow roads, while some of the trucks will be assembled locally to boost waste collection.
The governor also urged residents to support waste management efforts by paying their waste bills promptly, noting that PSP operators require payment for services provided to sustain their operations.
He stressed that waste management is a collective responsibility involving government, service providers, businesses and residents.
He added that young people and schoolchildren are being involved in the exercise to help build a culture of cleanliness and encourage environmental responsibility.
The governor further disclosed that the state is developing a modern Material Recovery Facility and recycling plant in partnership with ZoomLion, which is expected to process over 4,250 metric tonnes of waste daily when completed.
He said a comprehensive clearance operation will begin next week from Alaba through Okokomaiko and other parts of the corridor.
The governor warned that illegal structures, makeshift stalls and encroachments on road medians will be removed as the government moves to restore the highway and enforce environmental laws.
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