By Awyetu Asabe Hope
Environment stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration, policy enforcement and public participation to improve waste management in Lagos State.
The call was made at the 2026 Forum of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria in Lagos.
PEWAN Chairman, Mrs. Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie, stressed the need for better funding, monitoring and community involvement, noting that partnerships with the private sector are key to improving outcomes.
The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said waste management requires shared responsibility among government, operators and residents.
Represented by Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, he said over 450 private operators handle waste collection, warning that indiscriminate dumping and illegal cart pushers worsen flooding.
Also, AWAMN President, Dr. Olugbenga Adebola, said Lagos generates over 20,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, driven by rapid urbanisation.
He identified weak policy implementation, poor waste sorting and inadequate infrastructure as key challenges.
Adebola warned that poor waste management fuels diseases and environmental pollution, and called for investment in recycling and better waste systems.
Stakeholders said sustained engagement would support efforts toward a cleaner Lagos.
