The Lagos State Government has announced plans to phase out ageing dumpsites across the state as part of efforts to enhance waste management and promote environmental sustainability.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Wednesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter) following a meeting with chairmen of all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
According to Wahab, the government’s decision to decommission outdated landfills such as Olusosun and Solous 3 aligns with its broader vision of building a cleaner and flood-free Lagos.
“We are decommissioning landfills like Olusosun and Solous 3 that have outlived their usefulness while ensuring that functional ones like Epe remain active and efficient,” Wahab said.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, was attended by top government officials, including the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi; Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Bolaji Roberts; Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; and Special Adviser on the Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu.
Wahab said discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the state and local councils to tackle flooding, enforce environmental laws, and improve waste collection at the community level.
“Our message was clear: environmental management begins at the grassroots. We must all work together to build a cleaner, flood-free Lagos where waste becomes a resource rather than a burden,” he stated.
He charged council chairmen to take ownership of waste management in their jurisdictions by prioritising proper waste disposal, community sensitisation, and strict enforcement against illegal dumping.
The commissioner also reiterated that the ban on street trading remains in force, warning that environmental infractions must be dealt with decisively.
“The state is investing heavily in drainage and flood control systems. Local governments must reflect this commitment by ensuring their communities are clean and resilient,” Wahab added.
He emphasised that environmental sustainability requires joint effort and coordination among all tiers of government.
“The State Government will continue to lead from the front, but true progress will come when all tiers of government work hand in hand,” Wahab said.
