Lagos State government has assured the people of the state that the recent accumulation of refuse in some parts is already receiving its attention.
The governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, it was said, was already giving the issue the highest level of attention.
The government gave the assurance on Thursday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile.
“We are not oblivious to the inconveniences and concerns occasioned by the situation. Lagosians deserve a clean, healthy and environmentally sustainable city, and this administration remains fully committed to delivering on that obligation,” the statement reads in part.
Governor Sanwo-Olu was said to have “consequently directed an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state, with relevant agencies and service providers working round the clock to clear backlogs and restore normalcy as quickly as possible.”
Additional resources were said to have been deployed to support ongoing efforts, while strategic interventions were being implemented to strengthen operational efficiency and improve waste collection and disposal across affected areas.
“The governor has directed the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, and all other departments in that sector to double down on their efforts.
“Lagos is a complex and rapidly growing megacity whose daily waste generation of about 13,000 tons ranks among the highest on the African continent. While occasional operational disruptions may occur within such a dynamic ecosystem, the capacity, determination and resolve of the Government to address them remain unquestionable.
“We wish to reassure residents that this challenge is temporary. Indeed, substantial progress is already being recorded in several locations, and more improvements will become visible across the state in the days ahead,” the statement reads further.
Akosile stated that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had invested significantly in environmental sustainability, waste management infrastructure and urban renewal initiatives over the years.
Those efforts, he said, remained ongoing and would continue to be strengthened in line with the government’s vision of a cleaner, safer and more livable Lagos.
He said the government appealed to residents to remain calm and confident.
“This is not a situation that will be allowed to linger. The Government is firmly on top of it and is pursuing a comprehensive response designed not only to clear the current accumulation but also to reinforce the long-term resilience of the state’s waste management architecture.
“We also urge citizens, community leaders, market associations, businesses and other stakeholders to keep supporting environmental sanitation efforts by disposing of waste responsibly and refraining from practices that obstruct drainage channels, roadways and designated waste collection points.
“The Lagos State government assures every resident that it remains fully committed to protecting public health, preserving environmental standards and ensuring that our communities remain clean, safe and conducive for all.
“A cleaner Lagos is not merely an aspiration; it is a commitment we will continue to deliver,” he added.
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