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I came across this startup that uses waste products to create something called ecotiles. Why can’t we do this in a state like Lagos, for instance, that reportedly generates 13,000 metric tonnes of waste DAILY? This would: 1. Reduce dependency on imported building materials 2. Reduce cost of construction... show more

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Today marks another pivotal moment in our journey to transform waste management in Lagos. I had the honour of facilitating the signing of a landmark agreement between the Lagos State Government and ZoomLion Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group. This partnership is a bold step forward in our collective effort to overhaul how we manage the over 13,000 tonnes of waste generated daily in our state. For decades, the Olusosun dumpsite has stood as a symbol of the burden of uncontrolled urban waste. Through this new agreement, we are on the cusp of a major breakthrough. A state-of-the-art Transfer Loading Station will be constructed at Olusosun, serving as a central hub to redirect 2,500 tonnes of daily waste to a newly planned Material Recovery Facility in Ikorodu. This will allow us to permanently close Olusosun - a move that not only improves public health and safety but also significantly reduces the environmental impact of open dumping. In Igando, the Solous III dumpsite will also witness a major shift. With a new recovery facility planned for Badagry, we’ll be relocating 1,500 tonnes of waste daily; showing our commitment to decentralising and modernising waste handling in Lagos. What excites me most is the impact this will have beyond cleaner streets. Over 5,000 jobs, both direct and indirect will be created through this project. From waste processing technicians to logistics and facility maintenance staff, we are opening up a whole new ecosystem around waste recovery and circular economy opportunities. At the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, we’ve always believed that Lagos’ environmental future must be built on innovation, collaboration, and a firm resolve to act. We remain committed to seeing this through and will continue to provide updates as we move from agreement to action with the assurance of the project completion in 18 months. #CleanerLagos #AGreaterLagosRising

Today marks another pivotal moment in our journey to transform waste management in Lagos. I had the honour of facilitating the signing of a landmark agreement between the Lagos State Government and ZoomLion Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group. This partnership is a bold step forward in our collective effort to overhaul how we manage the over 13,000 tonnes of waste generated daily in our state. For decades, the Olusosun dumpsite has stood as a symbol of the burden of uncontrolled urban waste. Through this new agreement, we are on the cusp of a major breakthrough. A state-of-the-art Transfer Loading Station will be constructed at Olusosun, serving as a central hub to redirect 2,500 tonnes of daily waste to a newly planned Material Recovery Facility in Ikorodu. This will allow us to permanently close Olusosun - a move that not only improves public health and safety but also significantly reduces the environmental impact of open dumping. In Igando, the Solous III dumpsite will also witness a major shift. With a new recovery facility planned for Badagry, we’ll be relocating 1,500 tonnes of waste daily; showing our commitment to decentralising and modernising waste handling in Lagos. What excites me most is the impact this will have beyond cleaner streets. Over 5,000 jobs, both direct and indirect will be created through this project. From waste processing technicians to logistics and facility maintenance staff, we are opening up a whole new ecosystem around waste recovery and circular economy opportunities. At the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, we’ve always believed that Lagos’ environmental future must be built on innovation, collaboration, and a firm resolve to act. We remain committed to seeing this through and will continue to provide updates as we move from agreement to action with the assurance of the project completion in 18 months. #CleanerLagos #AGreaterLagosRising

Tokunbo Wahab

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I am delighted to announce that the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has taken delivery of 10 brand new waste compactor trucks generously donated by the Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority in a ceremony that demonstrates the power of inter-ministerial collaboration and corporate social responsibility. This donation comes at a crucial time when we are scaling up our waste management operations to match the reality of a megacity that generates over 13,000 tonnes of waste daily. Let me be clear: we have moved decisively beyond the outdated collect-and-dump model into a sustainable zero-waste economy where waste is viewed as a valuable resource. We have signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding with local and international partners that will divert close to 5,000 metric tonnes from the daily waste stream through recycling, reuse, and resource recovery. These 10 new compactors will be strategically deployed to critical locations experiencing high waste generation and to communities that need enhanced evacuation services. They will improve our turnaround time, support the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, and help us sustain the cleaner Lagos we are building. I commend the Chief Executive Officer of the Lottery and Gaming Authority, Mr Bashir Abiola Are, for this commendable gesture that aligns perfectly with the vision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos. I use this opportunity to call on other public institutions, private sector organizations, and corporate stakeholders to emulate this example because the task of keeping Lagos clean requires all hands on deck. Together, we will deliver a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.

Tokunbo Wahab

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I am presently representing Lagos State at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. As a coastal state, Lagos faces severe climate risks; rising sea levels, extreme rainfall, and excessive heat. But we are not sitting back. We are building resilient infrastructure, investing in drainage systems, and transforming how we manage plastic waste. With over 13,000 tonnes of daily waste generation, Lagos is moving from a linear disposal system to a circular model where waste becomes a resource for energy and recovery. We’re committed to protecting our coastline and building a safer, resilient, environmentally friendly and more sustainable Lagos that we can bequeath to the next generation

I am presently representing Lagos State at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. As a coastal state, Lagos faces severe climate risks; rising sea levels, extreme rainfall, and excessive heat. But we are not sitting back. We are building resilient infrastructure, investing in drainage systems, and transforming how we manage plastic waste. With over 13,000 tonnes of daily waste generation, Lagos is moving from a linear disposal system to a circular model where waste becomes a resource for energy and recovery. We’re committed to protecting our coastline and building a safer, resilient, environmentally friendly and more sustainable Lagos that we can bequeath to the next generation

Tokunbo Wahab

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Today, I met with the Acting Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiu Obasa in company of other heads of agencies, permanent secretaries and directors, to strengthen collaboration between the State and Local Governments on environmental sustainability and waste management. Our discussion focused on how to move from a linear waste system, where we simply pick and drop, to a circular system where waste becomes a resource. This is the future we are building for Lagos. We agreed that real progress in achieving a cleaner, flood-free, and sustainable Lagos must begin at the grassroots. The Local Governments and LCDAs play a critical role in ensuring that every household, market, and street supports the State’s vision for a cleaner environment. As part of our action points: Environmental Health Officers will work directly with LAWMA to strengthen enforcement and ensure prompt waste collection. LASPARK will support identified areas in Agege with greenery and beautification. Drainage engineers attached to the LGA will provide technical support on flooding and channel maintenance. This partnership is a reminder that sustainability is a shared responsibility. Together, we can build the cleaner, safer, and more resilient Lagos we all deserve. #CleanerLagos #GreaterLagos

Today, I met with the Acting Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Ganiu Obasa in company of other heads of agencies, permanent secretaries and directors, to strengthen collaboration between the State and Local Governments on environmental sustainability and waste management. Our discussion focused on how to move from a linear waste system, where we simply pick and drop, to a circular system where waste becomes a resource. This is the future we are building for Lagos. We agreed that real progress in achieving a cleaner, flood-free, and sustainable Lagos must begin at the grassroots. The Local Governments and LCDAs play a critical role in ensuring that every household, market, and street supports the State’s vision for a cleaner environment. As part of our action points: Environmental Health Officers will work directly with LAWMA to strengthen enforcement and ensure prompt waste collection. LASPARK will support identified areas in Agege with greenery and beautification. Drainage engineers attached to the LGA will provide technical support on flooding and channel maintenance. This partnership is a reminder that sustainability is a shared responsibility. Together, we can build the cleaner, safer, and more resilient Lagos we all deserve. #CleanerLagos #GreaterLagos

Tokunbo Wahab

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The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and the British High Commission in Nigeria are set to collaborate on the generation of energy from solid waste as well as recycling for an improved economy. Solid waste management is a major issue for the State, as the State generates 13,000 – 15,000 tonnes of waste daily. We have also identified that the PSP waste collection system needs support in finding creative ways to manage dumpsites. It is important to mention that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu -led administration has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on environmental issues with private investors on ways to generate energy from dumpsites. The State is open to investment opportunities and partnerships. It is time for stakeholders to have pure work plans and be very realistic and deliberate about actions to combat the environmental scourge. The Government would also continue to step up its advocacy and sensitisation against unwholesome waste disposal by the people. #AGreaterLagosRising The Lagos State Govt Babajide Sanwo-Olu LAWMA

The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, and the British High Commission in Nigeria are set to collaborate on the generation of energy from solid waste as well as recycling for an improved economy. Solid waste management is a major issue for the State, as the State generates 13,000 – 15,000 tonnes of waste daily. We have also identified that the PSP waste collection system needs support in finding creative ways to manage dumpsites. It is important to mention that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu -led administration has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on environmental issues with private investors on ways to generate energy from dumpsites. The State is open to investment opportunities and partnerships. It is time for stakeholders to have pure work plans and be very realistic and deliberate about actions to combat the environmental scourge. The Government would also continue to step up its advocacy and sensitisation against unwholesome waste disposal by the people. #AGreaterLagosRising The Lagos State Govt Babajide Sanwo-Olu LAWMA

Tokunbo Wahab

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At the panel session on “Rising Seas, Resilient Communities: Climate Adaptation Strategies in West Africa” at Harvard Business School earlier today, I had the opportunity to share Lagos State’s realities as a coastal megacity. Lagos sits on the continental shelf. Our land mass has grown from 3,577 to 4,050 square kilometres, largely through reclamation of wetlands and lagoon bodies. While this expansion has created space for real estate and infrastructure, it also comes with risks. This is why we insist that no reclamation takes place without Environmental Impact Assessments and drainage masterplans. These checks are necessary because when reclamation is done indiscriminately, it blocks stormwater pathways, destroys natural buffers like mangroves, and exposes millions of our people to flooding and erosion. As a city of over 22 million residents, we face additional pressures in managing daily waste. Lagos has long relied on a linear waste system with landfills, many of which are now decommissioned or about to be decommissioned . Today, we are deliberately shifting to a circular model that sees waste as a resource for wealth and energy. We have entered partnerships across the sub-region and beyond , including with a Ghanaian company that is helping us turn thousands of tonnes of waste into compost and reusable materials, while also setting up transfer loading stations to reduce what ends up in our landfills . We also recognize that Lagos is not alone in these challenges. The entire Gulf of Guinea shares similar threats. What happens in Togo, with its 42-mile coastline, or in Ghana, can affect us directly. That is why we have reached out to our neighbors and built regional partnerships on coastal protection, solid waste management, and climate adaptation. Our commitment is clear: to protect our environment, prosecute those who damage it, communicate with our citizens through advocacy on safe practices, and work with regional and international partners to build a Lagos that is not just surviving climate change but leading in adaptation strategies. These moves and developments are set to put Lagos on a #NewHorizon.

At the panel session on “Rising Seas, Resilient Communities: Climate Adaptation Strategies in West Africa” at Harvard Business School earlier today, I had the opportunity to share Lagos State’s realities as a coastal megacity. Lagos sits on the continental shelf. Our land mass has grown from 3,577 to 4,050 square kilometres, largely through reclamation of wetlands and lagoon bodies. While this expansion has created space for real estate and infrastructure, it also comes with risks. This is why we insist that no reclamation takes place without Environmental Impact Assessments and drainage masterplans. These checks are necessary because when reclamation is done indiscriminately, it blocks stormwater pathways, destroys natural buffers like mangroves, and exposes millions of our people to flooding and erosion. As a city of over 22 million residents, we face additional pressures in managing daily waste. Lagos has long relied on a linear waste system with landfills, many of which are now decommissioned or about to be decommissioned . Today, we are deliberately shifting to a circular model that sees waste as a resource for wealth and energy. We have entered partnerships across the sub-region and beyond , including with a Ghanaian company that is helping us turn thousands of tonnes of waste into compost and reusable materials, while also setting up transfer loading stations to reduce what ends up in our landfills . We also recognize that Lagos is not alone in these challenges. The entire Gulf of Guinea shares similar threats. What happens in Togo, with its 42-mile coastline, or in Ghana, can affect us directly. That is why we have reached out to our neighbors and built regional partnerships on coastal protection, solid waste management, and climate adaptation. Our commitment is clear: to protect our environment, prosecute those who damage it, communicate with our citizens through advocacy on safe practices, and work with regional and international partners to build a Lagos that is not just surviving climate change but leading in adaptation strategies. These moves and developments are set to put Lagos on a #NewHorizon.

Tokunbo Wahab

10,221 görüntüleme • 11 ay önce

LASG SET TO PARTNER SWEDISH COYS ON WASTE TO ENERGY ..As Env. Comm. says the State Government will continue to pay special attention to waste conversion The quest to make good use of the high solid waste generated in Lagos State got another boost on Tuesday as the state expressed readiness to partner with some Sweden organizations on how to turn both solid waste and liquid waste to energy across the metropolis. Speaking during the meeting at Alausa, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab said the state will continue to pay special attention to waste management adding that waste is not a waste but remain one of the best resource every where. He said Waste to energy is a project that the State Government is willing to embark on in order to move the narrative forward in a progressive and productive way. "Our resolve from the beginning of this tenure is that whatever we have to engage in to manage and deploy our solid and liquid waste as a resource is a priority for this government as it will save Lagos but other neighbouring state" he said. The Commissioner stated that the Ministry which is a public facing ministry has resolved to embrace any project that will cut the carbon foot print in the state. He said the state being a coastal state is faces alot of challenges, one of which is the Atlantic Ocean rising at the peak of the rainy season adding that the state is also at the end of numerous tributaries where water is discharged into the lagoon all of which could lead to flooding in the state. He said lagos generates between 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes of waste per day and the state is open to suggestions about possible productive ways to turn it into a Resources and move the state forward. Wahab said lagos as a State is working to decongest the roads and make Lagos a 21st century mega city saying that the cause and effect on the environment is that these moves help to reduce the emissions on the long run. According to him, As a result of current energy crisis in Nigeria, this has caused the spike in the cost of PMS and its multiple effects on the economy. So if the Lagos State Government can go ahead with this project. it will solve half of the problem in the PMS high price in Lagos. "This project is something we have to pursue deliberately and diligently. This is because while the government on its own part is trying to push out CNG at lower cost, conversion of waste to energy will also be an option especially for public transport in Lagos" Wahab said Lagos account for over 50% of the vehicular traffic in the country with the smallest land mass as well as 22million people which is 10% of the country’s population being inhabited in with less than 3,600 square kilometers of land, stressing that the project is not an option but a necessity. He recalled that earlier in the year, the state government had been in consultation with two Dutch companies one which will turn waste to energy and the other which will deal with electronic waste, adding that the state can indeed change the notion that waste is not a waste but a resource. The head of the delegation, representative of the Consul of Sweeden and the Business Promotion Officer, Sweden Embassy Abuja, Ms. Sara Ibru noted that the Lagos Government is known to be very pro - active in all its endeavours and that the Swedish Organizations are willing to collaborate with Lagos State to turn solid and liquid wastes into valuable resources. The Honourable Commissioner was joined by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen and his Counterpart in Drainage Services, Engr Mahamood Adegbite to receive the visitors The organizations representatives include Swedish Trade and Investment Council ( Business Sweden); Honourary Consul of Sweden in Nigeria; Swedish Development Agency (SDA); NIR International Council of Swedish Industry and Swedfund. Signed Kunle Adeshina Director(Public Affairs) MOE&WR

LASG SET TO PARTNER SWEDISH COYS ON WASTE TO ENERGY ..As Env. Comm. says the State Government will continue to pay special attention to waste conversion The quest to make good use of the high solid waste generated in Lagos State got another boost on Tuesday as the state expressed readiness to partner with some Sweden organizations on how to turn both solid waste and liquid waste to energy across the metropolis. Speaking during the meeting at Alausa, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab said the state will continue to pay special attention to waste management adding that waste is not a waste but remain one of the best resource every where. He said Waste to energy is a project that the State Government is willing to embark on in order to move the narrative forward in a progressive and productive way. "Our resolve from the beginning of this tenure is that whatever we have to engage in to manage and deploy our solid and liquid waste as a resource is a priority for this government as it will save Lagos but other neighbouring state" he said. The Commissioner stated that the Ministry which is a public facing ministry has resolved to embrace any project that will cut the carbon foot print in the state. He said the state being a coastal state is faces alot of challenges, one of which is the Atlantic Ocean rising at the peak of the rainy season adding that the state is also at the end of numerous tributaries where water is discharged into the lagoon all of which could lead to flooding in the state. He said lagos generates between 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes of waste per day and the state is open to suggestions about possible productive ways to turn it into a Resources and move the state forward. Wahab said lagos as a State is working to decongest the roads and make Lagos a 21st century mega city saying that the cause and effect on the environment is that these moves help to reduce the emissions on the long run. According to him, As a result of current energy crisis in Nigeria, this has caused the spike in the cost of PMS and its multiple effects on the economy. So if the Lagos State Government can go ahead with this project. it will solve half of the problem in the PMS high price in Lagos. "This project is something we have to pursue deliberately and diligently. This is because while the government on its own part is trying to push out CNG at lower cost, conversion of waste to energy will also be an option especially for public transport in Lagos" Wahab said Lagos account for over 50% of the vehicular traffic in the country with the smallest land mass as well as 22million people which is 10% of the country’s population being inhabited in with less than 3,600 square kilometers of land, stressing that the project is not an option but a necessity. He recalled that earlier in the year, the state government had been in consultation with two Dutch companies one which will turn waste to energy and the other which will deal with electronic waste, adding that the state can indeed change the notion that waste is not a waste but a resource. The head of the delegation, representative of the Consul of Sweeden and the Business Promotion Officer, Sweden Embassy Abuja, Ms. Sara Ibru noted that the Lagos Government is known to be very pro - active in all its endeavours and that the Swedish Organizations are willing to collaborate with Lagos State to turn solid and liquid wastes into valuable resources. The Honourable Commissioner was joined by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen and his Counterpart in Drainage Services, Engr Mahamood Adegbite to receive the visitors The organizations representatives include Swedish Trade and Investment Council ( Business Sweden); Honourary Consul of Sweden in Nigeria; Swedish Development Agency (SDA); NIR International Council of Swedish Industry and Swedfund. Signed Kunle Adeshina Director(Public Affairs) MOE&WR

Tokunbo Wahab

10,435 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

On behalf of the Lagos State government, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lafarge Africa PLC for the collection of non-recyclable combustible waste round the state and landfill sites, a significant step towards achieving a zero waste future for Lagos State. Through this partnership, Lafarge Africa will collect and treat non-recyclable and combustible waste from companies and Lagos State dumpsites and divert it to its Ewekoro Plant for use as an alternative fuel for production. This landmark milestone will enable Lafarge Africa support The Lagos State Govt ’s vision of a cleaner Lagos in line with the Lagos Waste Management Authority’s ambitious zero waste to landfill objective. This new agreement reiterates the commitment of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration’s to continually reduce the quantum of waste that gets to landfills, ultimately leading to zero waste landfill sites. The state government is determined to continually pay special attention to wastes conversion in the state. The Lagos State Government in recent past had also signed MoU to help decommission existing landfill, MoU to convert waste to energy, MoU with a Dutch company to take off electronic waste. We are addressing the issues of waste frontally at the states; waste sorting is a culture and it is a culture that you must imbibe and build over time; separation of waste is here to stay. The MoU's benefits are wide-ranging, including the availability of reliable alternative fuel sources, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with ESG goals. Present at the MoU signing were the Chief Executive Officer, LAFARGE Africa PLC, Mr. Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, Special Adviser on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Permanent Secretaries, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Gaji Omobolaji and Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite; GM LASPARK, Mrs. Adetoun Popoola;MD Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani; GM LASWAMO, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi; Executive Director Operations, Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Lanke Taiwo and other directors in the Ministry and from LAFARGE Africa.

On behalf of the Lagos State government, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lafarge Africa PLC for the collection of non-recyclable combustible waste round the state and landfill sites, a significant step towards achieving a zero waste future for Lagos State. Through this partnership, Lafarge Africa will collect and treat non-recyclable and combustible waste from companies and Lagos State dumpsites and divert it to its Ewekoro Plant for use as an alternative fuel for production. This landmark milestone will enable Lafarge Africa support The Lagos State Govt ’s vision of a cleaner Lagos in line with the Lagos Waste Management Authority’s ambitious zero waste to landfill objective. This new agreement reiterates the commitment of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration’s to continually reduce the quantum of waste that gets to landfills, ultimately leading to zero waste landfill sites. The state government is determined to continually pay special attention to wastes conversion in the state. The Lagos State Government in recent past had also signed MoU to help decommission existing landfill, MoU to convert waste to energy, MoU with a Dutch company to take off electronic waste. We are addressing the issues of waste frontally at the states; waste sorting is a culture and it is a culture that you must imbibe and build over time; separation of waste is here to stay. The MoU's benefits are wide-ranging, including the availability of reliable alternative fuel sources, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with ESG goals. Present at the MoU signing were the Chief Executive Officer, LAFARGE Africa PLC, Mr. Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, Special Adviser on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Permanent Secretaries, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Gaji Omobolaji and Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite; GM LASPARK, Mrs. Adetoun Popoola;MD Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani; GM LASWAMO, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi; Executive Director Operations, Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Lanke Taiwo and other directors in the Ministry and from LAFARGE Africa.

Tokunbo Wahab

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This morning on Sunrise Morning Show at Channels TV, I discussed Lagos State’s commitment to sustainable waste management, improved sanitation, and flood preparedness. With 13,000-14,000 tonnes of waste generated daily, we have MoUs in place to decommission dumpsites and reduce landfill dependency. However, true progress requires a culture of waste management, and while we work with PSPs for efficient collection, the government also subsidizes refuse removal. Leadership demands tough decisions, and despite politicization of actions like the ban on styrofoam, we remain focused on protecting Lagos’ future. On sanitation, we have built 1,710 public toilets, yet open defecation persists. Through enforcement and collaboration with Ogun State, we are changing this culture—because accountability matters. Markets fall under local governments, but we oversee waste management, and we are strengthening synergy to ensure cleaner public spaces. With rains approaching, we have cleared primary and secondary drainage channels all year round, continuously monitoring water levels and issuing early warning alerts. Residents in low-lying areas must take precautions to avoid preventable loss. Regarding water supply, Adiyan 1 and Iju waterworks remain functional despite their age, while Adiyan 2 construction is underway to increase capacity. The Lagos State Government remains proactive, making bold moves to modernize infrastructure and sustain environmental reforms. Advocacy, enforcement, and innovation remain our tools to build a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Lagos. #CleanerLagos

This morning on Sunrise Morning Show at Channels TV, I discussed Lagos State’s commitment to sustainable waste management, improved sanitation, and flood preparedness. With 13,000-14,000 tonnes of waste generated daily, we have MoUs in place to decommission dumpsites and reduce landfill dependency. However, true progress requires a culture of waste management, and while we work with PSPs for efficient collection, the government also subsidizes refuse removal. Leadership demands tough decisions, and despite politicization of actions like the ban on styrofoam, we remain focused on protecting Lagos’ future. On sanitation, we have built 1,710 public toilets, yet open defecation persists. Through enforcement and collaboration with Ogun State, we are changing this culture—because accountability matters. Markets fall under local governments, but we oversee waste management, and we are strengthening synergy to ensure cleaner public spaces. With rains approaching, we have cleared primary and secondary drainage channels all year round, continuously monitoring water levels and issuing early warning alerts. Residents in low-lying areas must take precautions to avoid preventable loss. Regarding water supply, Adiyan 1 and Iju waterworks remain functional despite their age, while Adiyan 2 construction is underway to increase capacity. The Lagos State Government remains proactive, making bold moves to modernize infrastructure and sustain environmental reforms. Advocacy, enforcement, and innovation remain our tools to build a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Lagos. #CleanerLagos

Tokunbo Wahab

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FROM PLASTIC WASTE TO LASTING PATHS! Plastic waste is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time, but it can also become part of the solution. Instead of relying solely on concrete, discarded plastics can be recycled and combined with sand or other aggregates to produce durable composite slabs for walkways, pavements, and selected drain covers. This innovative approach not only reduces plastic pollution but also lowers the demand for cement, cuts carbon emissions, and promotes a circular economy where waste is transformed into valuable infrastructure. By converting plastic waste into long-lasting construction materials, we can create cleaner communities, protect the environment, and demonstrate that what was once considered waste can become a resource for sustainable development. ♻️🌍

FROM PLASTIC WASTE TO LASTING PATHS! Plastic waste is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time, but it can also become part of the solution. Instead of relying solely on concrete, discarded plastics can be recycled and combined with sand or other aggregates to produce durable composite slabs for walkways, pavements, and selected drain covers. This innovative approach not only reduces plastic pollution but also lowers the demand for cement, cuts carbon emissions, and promotes a circular economy where waste is transformed into valuable infrastructure. By converting plastic waste into long-lasting construction materials, we can create cleaner communities, protect the environment, and demonstrate that what was once considered waste can become a resource for sustainable development. ♻️🌍

Buzstopboys

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Today, we convened a strategic meeting with all the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen, alongside selected members of the Lagos State Executive Council, to secure their support for the successful take-off and sustenance of the re-introduced Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise in the state. The meeting was in furtherance of our shared commitment to restoring the culture of cleanliness across Lagos. I emphasised that achieving a cleaner, flood-free and sustainable environment requires collaboration between the State Government, Local Governments and residents. Last month, Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, formally launched the re-introduced Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise as a call for Lagosians to take responsibility for their immediate environment. With Lagos generating about 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, the challenge of waste management requires collective and consistent action. We already have market sanitation exercises every Thursday between 7am and 10am across the State. If markets, which are central to economic activity, can observe regular sanitation, it is only right that households and communities also embrace this culture. As part of the implementation strategy, State EXCO members, Local Government Chairmen and senior officials will be assigned to various locations to monitor compliance during the designated sanitation periods. A monitoring and enforcement team will also be deployed to ensure effectiveness. In addition, we will introduce a monthly award for the cleanest Local Government or LCDA, with incentives attached, to encourage healthy competition and reward commitment to environmental cleanliness. We also urged all Chairmen to intensify public enlightenment on proper waste disposal and discourage dumping refuse on roads, medians, open spaces, drainages and canals. I appreciate the commitment of the Conference 57 Chairman, Hon. Sesan Olowa Hon Abdulahi Sesan Olowa , and all 57 Chairmen who pledged their full support for the initiative. Their collaboration is critical to restoring environmental discipline and sustaining a cleaner Lagos. Together, we will rebuild the culture of sanitation and create a cleaner, safer and more sustainable environment for all. #CleanerLagos #GreaterLagos

Today, we convened a strategic meeting with all the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen, alongside selected members of the Lagos State Executive Council, to secure their support for the successful take-off and sustenance of the re-introduced Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise in the state. The meeting was in furtherance of our shared commitment to restoring the culture of cleanliness across Lagos. I emphasised that achieving a cleaner, flood-free and sustainable environment requires collaboration between the State Government, Local Governments and residents. Last month, Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, formally launched the re-introduced Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise as a call for Lagosians to take responsibility for their immediate environment. With Lagos generating about 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, the challenge of waste management requires collective and consistent action. We already have market sanitation exercises every Thursday between 7am and 10am across the State. If markets, which are central to economic activity, can observe regular sanitation, it is only right that households and communities also embrace this culture. As part of the implementation strategy, State EXCO members, Local Government Chairmen and senior officials will be assigned to various locations to monitor compliance during the designated sanitation periods. A monitoring and enforcement team will also be deployed to ensure effectiveness. In addition, we will introduce a monthly award for the cleanest Local Government or LCDA, with incentives attached, to encourage healthy competition and reward commitment to environmental cleanliness. We also urged all Chairmen to intensify public enlightenment on proper waste disposal and discourage dumping refuse on roads, medians, open spaces, drainages and canals. I appreciate the commitment of the Conference 57 Chairman, Hon. Sesan Olowa Hon Abdulahi Sesan Olowa , and all 57 Chairmen who pledged their full support for the initiative. Their collaboration is critical to restoring environmental discipline and sustaining a cleaner Lagos. Together, we will rebuild the culture of sanitation and create a cleaner, safer and more sustainable environment for all. #CleanerLagos #GreaterLagos

Tokunbo Wahab

13,531 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce

This morning after joining Mr Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to monitor the Monthly Environmental Sanitation in Surulere Local Government, I led top officials on an inspection of the major works underway at the Olusosun dumpsite and I am pleased to share real progress with Lagosians. We are on track to deliver a new Transfer Loading Station at Olusosun by the end of this year, a facility that will transfer 2,500 metric tonnes of waste daily to the Material Recovery Site in Ikorodu. The concessionaire Messrs ZOOMLION has committed to accelerating work with day and night operations to meet that target and as part of their corporate social responsibility, they will also stabilize and remediate the 1.2 kilometre access road into the site. This project is at the heart of our move to decongest the Olusosun landfill and more importantly to abandon the unsustainable pick and dump linear waste model that has defined Lagos for over four decades. We simply do not have the land for it any longer. Olusosun was once on the outskirts, today it is surrounded by a growing city and it must become a resource hub, not an eyesore. The transition is already happening. Lafarge is taking our combustible waste to power their machines. Our biodigester at the Ikosi Fruit Market is converting organic waste into electricity for the entire market. Through Harvest Waste and other partners we are pushing to convert thousands of tonnes into recyclable plastics, compost fertilizer, and energy. If we take 4,250 tonnes daily into recycling and recovery streams, the burden on our landfills drops drastically. I want every Lagosian to begin to see waste as a resource because that is how developed cities function. In the interim we are procuring more compactors, exploring EV compactors, and introducing tricycle compactors that can navigate narrow inner roads and lanes that PSP operators currently struggle to reach. Reforms take time but we are fixing what is on ground while building the bigger picture. I also received reports that the Head of Service Mr Bode Agoro monitoring in Kosofe recorded increasing resident participation and I commend every Lagosian who came out today. This culture is growing and together we will achieve a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.

This morning after joining Mr Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to monitor the Monthly Environmental Sanitation in Surulere Local Government, I led top officials on an inspection of the major works underway at the Olusosun dumpsite and I am pleased to share real progress with Lagosians. We are on track to deliver a new Transfer Loading Station at Olusosun by the end of this year, a facility that will transfer 2,500 metric tonnes of waste daily to the Material Recovery Site in Ikorodu. The concessionaire Messrs ZOOMLION has committed to accelerating work with day and night operations to meet that target and as part of their corporate social responsibility, they will also stabilize and remediate the 1.2 kilometre access road into the site. This project is at the heart of our move to decongest the Olusosun landfill and more importantly to abandon the unsustainable pick and dump linear waste model that has defined Lagos for over four decades. We simply do not have the land for it any longer. Olusosun was once on the outskirts, today it is surrounded by a growing city and it must become a resource hub, not an eyesore. The transition is already happening. Lafarge is taking our combustible waste to power their machines. Our biodigester at the Ikosi Fruit Market is converting organic waste into electricity for the entire market. Through Harvest Waste and other partners we are pushing to convert thousands of tonnes into recyclable plastics, compost fertilizer, and energy. If we take 4,250 tonnes daily into recycling and recovery streams, the burden on our landfills drops drastically. I want every Lagosian to begin to see waste as a resource because that is how developed cities function. In the interim we are procuring more compactors, exploring EV compactors, and introducing tricycle compactors that can navigate narrow inner roads and lanes that PSP operators currently struggle to reach. Reforms take time but we are fixing what is on ground while building the bigger picture. I also received reports that the Head of Service Mr Bode Agoro monitoring in Kosofe recorded increasing resident participation and I commend every Lagosian who came out today. This culture is growing and together we will achieve a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.

Tokunbo Wahab

11,620 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

$Meet Vedant & Aditi, founder of Carbon Crete (CO2ncrete) ❤️❤️❤️ Indian Entrepreneurs who have found a solution for sustainable construction. End to end construction within a month with a fraction of the cost. They use industrial waste mix, zero cement. They use PEB technology for the construction. This must go Viral and I appeal to Narendra Modi ji that we must promote such Indian Entrepreneurs building solutions from India for the World. I would like to thank Srishti Kukreja & gen.E for bringing this video to us ❤️❤️ I would like to meet the founders sometime..let's make this viral... #FI$

Meet Vedant & Aditi, founder of Carbon Crete (CO2ncrete) ❤️❤️❤️ Indian Entrepreneurs who have found a solution for sustainable construction. End to end construction within a month with a fraction of the cost. They use industrial waste mix, zero cement. They use PEB technology for the construction. This must go Viral and I appeal to Narendra Modi ji that we must promote such Indian Entrepreneurs building solutions from India for the World. I would like to thank Srishti Kukreja & gen.E for bringing this video to us ❤️❤️ I would like to meet the founders sometime..let's make this viral... #FI

Fundamental Investor ™ 🇮🇳

17,944 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce

Imagine a world where nothing goes to waste – no tech, no clothes, and no buildings. The Earthshot Prize to Build a Waste-Free World awards the most outstanding efforts to meet this crucial challenge. Meet our Finalists building a better future: ATRenew is building a circular economy for tech, harnessing AI to sort, test and grade up to 100,000 devices daily with the goal of preventing e-waste pollution across borders. Lagos Fashion Week Lagos Fashion Week is holding fashion houses accountable by securing their commitment to sustainability, ensuring responsible practices throughout the supply chain. Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney has proved the value of regeneration over demolition, with a visionary upcycled and retrofitted design that has drastically cut waste and CO2.

Imagine a world where nothing goes to waste – no tech, no clothes, and no buildings. The Earthshot Prize to Build a Waste-Free World awards the most outstanding efforts to meet this crucial challenge. Meet our Finalists building a better future: ATRenew is building a circular economy for tech, harnessing AI to sort, test and grade up to 100,000 devices daily with the goal of preventing e-waste pollution across borders. Lagos Fashion Week Lagos Fashion Week is holding fashion houses accountable by securing their commitment to sustainability, ensuring responsible practices throughout the supply chain. Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney has proved the value of regeneration over demolition, with a visionary upcycled and retrofitted design that has drastically cut waste and CO2.

The Prince and Princess of Wales

103,097 görüntüleme • 10 ay önce

Across the State right now, LAWMA intervention trucks are working side by side with waste compactors from our Local Government Councils and I am pleased to confirm that they are actively collecting and evacuating every bag, every pile, and every debris generated during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. This collaboration between LAWMA and the Local Government Councils is exactly the kind of synergy we envisioned when we reinstated this exercise because waste management must be a shared responsibility from the state level right down to the grassroots. I commend the swift response of our teams on the field and I assure every Lagosian that we will not rest until the entire city is clean, cleared, and safe. This is the operational backbone of our commitment to a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.

Across the State right now, LAWMA intervention trucks are working side by side with waste compactors from our Local Government Councils and I am pleased to confirm that they are actively collecting and evacuating every bag, every pile, and every debris generated during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. This collaboration between LAWMA and the Local Government Councils is exactly the kind of synergy we envisioned when we reinstated this exercise because waste management must be a shared responsibility from the state level right down to the grassroots. I commend the swift response of our teams on the field and I assure every Lagosian that we will not rest until the entire city is clean, cleared, and safe. This is the operational backbone of our commitment to a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.

Tokunbo Wahab

18,168 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce

Dear Arewa Twitter and fellow Northern Brothers.. This video explains how to convert Sugarcane waste which you have in abundance into Plates for both local uses use and export.. It's time we look at driving STRONGER investment to our Northern state to create more jobs and increase state and National GDP%. I believe the likes of Sarki. will continue to lend his voice to a more productive Nigeria through our resources.. God Bless Arewa Twittér Arewa Twiter Connect

Dear Arewa Twitter and fellow Northern Brothers.. This video explains how to convert Sugarcane waste which you have in abundance into Plates for both local uses use and export.. It's time we look at driving STRONGER investment to our Northern state to create more jobs and increase state and National GDP%. I believe the likes of Sarki. will continue to lend his voice to a more productive Nigeria through our resources.. God Bless Arewa Twittér Arewa Twiter Connect

Farmer Akin Alabi®

40,506 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

Today, we toured the Olusosun and Solous 3 dumpsites as part of our renewed push to rethink waste management in Lagos. The era of simply dumping waste is ending and we are building a system that sorts, recovers, recycles, and converts waste into value as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed earlier in the year will focus on a sustainable circular economy. We have designated and allocated space for our partners for conversion of Waste to Wealth project and part of the deal is once they start their operations and set up a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) they will start the process of decommissioning and capping of the landfill sites. In recent times, there has been engagements between Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and PSP operators toward sustainable waste processing, modernised landfill management and structured waste carting and disposal systems. Mr Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the State Executive Council had also deliberated on waste issues; at every point of the discussion, the issue of the state of Olusosun and Solus 3 always emerged; it is appropriate for us as Ministry to take on the spot assessments of these landfills and dump sites. Over the next 18 months, both sites will transition into modern Transfer Loading Stations as we continue opening new, better-managed landfill locations in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe. We are giving the assurance that the State Government is resolute in its determination to give to Lagosians a sustainable and functional environment which they would be proud of. I was joined on this inspection by the Special Adviser on Environment Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services Gaji Omobolaji, Permanent Secretary Office of Drainage Services Engr. Mahamood Adegbite, LAWMA Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegeshin, and other senior officials from the Ministry and its agencies. This work will take time and collective effort, but we remain committed to a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos. #CleanerLagos #GreaterLagos

Today, we toured the Olusosun and Solous 3 dumpsites as part of our renewed push to rethink waste management in Lagos. The era of simply dumping waste is ending and we are building a system that sorts, recovers, recycles, and converts waste into value as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed earlier in the year will focus on a sustainable circular economy. We have designated and allocated space for our partners for conversion of Waste to Wealth project and part of the deal is once they start their operations and set up a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) they will start the process of decommissioning and capping of the landfill sites. In recent times, there has been engagements between Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and PSP operators toward sustainable waste processing, modernised landfill management and structured waste carting and disposal systems. Mr Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the State Executive Council had also deliberated on waste issues; at every point of the discussion, the issue of the state of Olusosun and Solus 3 always emerged; it is appropriate for us as Ministry to take on the spot assessments of these landfills and dump sites. Over the next 18 months, both sites will transition into modern Transfer Loading Stations as we continue opening new, better-managed landfill locations in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe. We are giving the assurance that the State Government is resolute in its determination to give to Lagosians a sustainable and functional environment which they would be proud of. I was joined on this inspection by the Special Adviser on Environment Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services Gaji Omobolaji, Permanent Secretary Office of Drainage Services Engr. Mahamood Adegbite, LAWMA Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegeshin, and other senior officials from the Ministry and its agencies. This work will take time and collective effort, but we remain committed to a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos. #CleanerLagos #GreaterLagos

Tokunbo Wahab

13,662 görüntüleme • 9 ay önce