The Lagos State Government has announced plans to decommission major landfills that have exceeded their lifespan as part of a renewed effort to enhance waste management and promote environmental sustainability.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Wednesday via a post on X (formerly Twitter) following a meeting with all 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Area chairmen.
Wahab said the move aligns with the state’s strategy to build a cleaner, flood-free Lagos through stronger coordination between state and local authorities.
“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,” he said.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, was attended by senior government officials, including the Commissioners for Transportation and Local Government Affairs, the Secretary to the State Government, and heads of agencies.
Wahab stressed that environmental management must begin at the grassroots, urging local councils to strengthen waste collection, community sensitisation, and enforcement against indiscriminate dumping.
He also reiterated that the ban on street trading remains in force, warning that environmental violations must be handled firmly.
“The state is investing in resilient drainage and flood control infrastructure, and local governments must replicate this commitment in their respective communities,” he added.
Wahab emphasized that environmental sustainability is a shared duty requiring joint action across all tiers of government.
