Lagos govt revives monthly sanitation efforts, takes action to remove waste

The Lagos State Government has reinstated its monthly environmental sanitation initiative and ramped up refuse removal efforts throughout the state due to increasing worries over the waste crisis, which was thoroughly examined in a detailed report by Lagos Reporters, a Lagos based media outlet.

In a notable display of commitment to tackling sanitation issues, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined sanitation workers and community members in Mushin on Saturday to assist in clearing accumulated waste from various areas within the neighborhood.

Accompanied by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the governor participated actively in the efforts to remove debris from key streets.

To combat the escalating waste problem, the government announced that the monthly sanitation exercise will recommence on Saturday, April 25, 2026, occurring on the last Saturday of each month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

This renewed focus on sanitation follows a series of reports by Lagos Reporters that revealed the deteriorating waste situation in Lagos, bringing significant attention to large refuse piles on main thoroughfares and in residential neighborhoods.

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The investigation particularly pointed to a worrying accumulation of waste along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, notably from Orile to Mile 2 and towards Badagry, where significant environmental and public health concerns have been raised by both commuters and residents.

Severely impacted areas include the Igando–Ikotun corridor, where refuse is blocking roads and creating unhygienic conditions for local residents and businesses.

Many urged the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to install more refuse bins at specified collection points throughout the state, while also calling on authorities to ensure that Private Sector Participants (PSPs) responsible for waste collection are held accountable for timely and consistent service.

They argue that an effective combination of adequate waste management infrastructure and stringent enforcement of sanitation laws is essential to resolve Lagos’ persistent waste issues.