LAWMA unveils updated waste management master plan for Lagos

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it is updating its waste management master plan to reflect the realities of a rapidly growing megacity and strengthen long-term environmental planning in Lagos State.

The Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the review builds on an existing framework first introduced during the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola.

According to him, the current urban challenges, population growth, and changing waste generation patterns across Lagos have made it necessary to modernise the system and ensure it remains effective in the coming years.

“What we are doing is building on an existing foundation. The waste management system in Lagos has evolved, and the current effort is to update the framework to reflect new realities and position the state for the future,” Gbadegesin said.

He explained that the revised master plan would serve as a 10–15-year roadmap for infrastructure planning, investment, and system upgrades within the state’s waste management sector.

Key components of the updated plan include the development of new landfill sites, construction of material recovery facilities, expansion of waste-to-energy systems, and the establishment of biogas plants.

Gbadegesin also said the plan would involve the deployment of mechanical street sweepers, strengthening of public-private partnerships, and expansion of PSP operators to improve service delivery.

In addition, the agency is expected to support local manufacturing and assembly of waste management equipment such as compactor trucks and tricycles, aimed at boosting efficiency and job creation within the sector.

He added that the long-term goal is to transition Lagos towards a zero-waste economy, where recycling, reuse, and resource recovery are maximised while environmental impact is reduced.

According to LAWMA, the updated strategy is also expected to unlock economic opportunities within the waste value chain while improving sustainability and urban cleanliness across the state.

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The agency reaffirmed its commitment to continuous reform and collaboration with stakeholders to build a more efficient and resilient waste management system for Lagos.

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