Lagos State Government landfill decommissioning aims to enhance waste management and environmental sustainability, says Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab

Lagos State Government landfill decommissioning is set to reshape the city’s waste management strategy as authorities move to close ageing dumpsites and prioritise environmental renewal.

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The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the plan after meeting with all 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Area chairmen in Ikeja on Wednesday.

He said the initiative forms part of Lagos’ wider effort to achieve a cleaner, flood-free city through better coordination between state and local agencies.

Wahab revealed that landfills such as Olusosun and Solous 3 will be decommissioned, having outlived their usefulness, while more efficient sites like Epe will remain active.

According to him, this decisive move demonstrates the government’s commitment to sustainable urban management and environmental transformation.

He stressed that environmental management begins at the grassroots, urging local councils to intensify waste collection, sensitisation, and enforcement against indiscriminate dumping. “We must all work together to build a cleaner, flood-free Lagos where waste becomes a resource rather than a burden,” he stated.

The meeting, attended by senior state officials including Commissioners Oluwaseun Osiyemi and Bolaji Roberts, focused on strengthening partnerships to tackle flooding and other environmental infractions.

Wahab reminded council chairmen that the ban on street trading remains in effect, adding that environmental offences must be addressed decisively.

Highlighting ongoing efforts to improve drainage and flood control systems, Wahab said the state expects local councils to mirror this commitment in their communities. “The State Government will continue to lead from the front, but true progress will come when all tiers of government work hand in hand,” he added.

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This bold initiative reflects Lagos’ growing dedication to sustainability, resilience, and responsible governance, positioning the city as a leader in urban environmental reform.