Lagos, Agege LG to boost waste management, flood-free community

The Lagos State Government has strengthened collaboration with Agege Local Government to advance environmental sustainability and improve waste management across the state.

Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday following a meeting with the Acting Chairman of Agege Local Government, Ganiu Obasa.

Wahab said the meeting, which was attended by heads of agencies, permanent secretaries and directors, focused on building synergy between the state and local governments to create a cleaner, flood-free and more sustainable Lagos.

According to him, discussions centred on transitioning from a linear waste system, where refuse is simply picked and dumped, to a circular model that treats waste as a valuable resource.

We agreed that real progress in achieving a cleaner, flood-free, and sustainable Lagos must begin at the grassroots,” Wahab said.

He emphasised that local governments and Local Council Development Areas play a key role in ensuring that every household, market, and street aligns with the state’s environmental goals.

As part of the action plan reached at the meeting, Wahab said Environmental Health Officers would work directly with the Lagos Waste Management Authority to strengthen enforcement and ensure prompt waste collection.

He added that the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency would support identified areas in Agege with greenery and beautification, while drainage engineers attached to the local government would provide technical assistance on flooding and channel maintenance.

“This partnership is a reminder that sustainability is a shared responsibility.

“Together, we can build the cleaner, safer, and more resilient Lagos we all deserve,” the commissioner added.