RismadarVoice Reporters
November 11, 2026
The Lagos State Government has warned private waste collection operators to improve refuse evacuation across the state or face enforcement measures following rehabilitation works at the Solus and Olusosun disposal facilities.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning during an inspection of the Solus dumpsite in Alimosho Local Government Area on Wednesday.
Wahab said the government had undertaken rehabilitation of the facility and its access roads to ease waste disposal challenges, stressing that Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators must now improve service delivery.
He maintained that residents deserved regular refuse collection in return for the fees paid to waste management companies.
According to the commissioner, the Solus facility is expected to accommodate at least 100 waste trucks daily, reducing pressure on other disposal sites.
He explained that improved access would benefit waste operators serving Alimosho, Mushin, Ikeja, Ojo, Apapa and surrounding communities.
Wahab warned that operators failing to meet their obligations could face regulatory sanctions.
The development comes amid persistent complaints about accumulated refuse in residential areas and along major roads across Lagos.
The government has also restructured the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), appointing Olajuwon Akinyemi as Acting Managing Director.
The leadership changes form part of efforts to strengthen supervision, operational efficiency and accountability within the agency.
Meanwhile, the National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, Olugbenga Adebola, welcomed the reopening of Solus, describing it as a relief for operators facing prolonged disposal difficulties.
Adebola said waste managers had been forced to transport refuse over considerable distances because of limited access to disposal facilities.
He expressed confidence that the rehabilitation would reduce operating costs, shorten truck turnaround times and improve collection services.
The association pledged to cooperate with the government in maintaining the facility and ensuring more efficient waste evacuation.
Adebola also urged PSP operators to intensify collection activities, expressing hope that residents would notice improvements within two weeks.
He appealed for the rehabilitation of additional disposal facilities, including those serving Ikorodu and other underserved areas.
The government maintained that improving disposal infrastructure must be accompanied by stronger performance from private operators.
However, the effectiveness of the intervention will ultimately depend on sustained refuse collection, proper facility maintenance and enforcement of service standards across the state.
