Lagos Defends Waste and Flood Control Plans, Cites Collection and Drainage Reforms

The Lagos State Government has defended its waste management and flood-control efforts after criticism that it lacks a sustainable plan. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab said the state is moving beyond emergency refuse evacuation through transfer stations, recycling facilities, composting and the proposed Epe waste-to-energy project. He said Lagos generates about 13,000 to 15,000 tonnes of waste daily. The state says LAWMA and private operators evacuated about 418,500 tonnes in May 2026, while reforms now include GPS tracking, geocoded service points, weighbridge data and sanctions for poorly performing waste operators. Wahab acknowledged missed collections and operational bottlenecks, including delays at disposal sites. On flooding, he said drainage maintenance, pump stations, floodplain enforcement and restrictions on styrofoam and some single-use plastics have reduced incidents, though Lagos remains vulnerable because of its coastal geography, tides and climate change.

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