Lagos to shut down Olusosun, Igando dumpsites in major waste reform deal

In a major push towards environmental sustainability, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to shut down two of the state’s largest dumpsites, Olusosun in Ojota and Solous III in Igando, as part of a new waste management agreement with ZoomLion Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group.

The agreement, signed on Monday, marks a transformative step in tackling Lagos’s growing waste challenge, with the state currently generating around 13,000 tonnes of waste daily.

As part of this agreement, we’ll be building a Transfer Loading Station at the Olusosun dumpsite, allowing us to shut down Olusosun completely,” Sanwo-Olu said in a statement on his X account. “From there, 2,500 tonnes of waste daily will be moved to a new Material Recovery Facility in Ikorodu.”

A similar model will be adopted in Igando, where a recovery facility at the Solous III dumpsite will redirect 1,500 tonnes of waste to a new centre in Badagry.

The governor noted that this partnership represents a significant shift in how Lagos handles waste and aligns with the state’s broader environmental agenda.

“This project will improve how we handle waste and is expected to create over 5,000 jobs directly and indirectly,” he added.

Sanwo-Olu emphasised the urgent need for stronger systems to manage the city’s daily waste output.

“Lagos produces around 13,000 tonnes of waste every single day. That’s a huge number, and it’s clear we need stronger systems in place to deal with it,” the governor said.

He said the collaboration with ZoomLion Nigeria reflects the government’s commitment to transforming Lagos into a modern mega-city that meets global standards in urban hygiene and environmental stewardship.

“We are taking steps in the right direction—towards cleaner streets, better health, and a more livable Lagos for all of us,” Sanwo-Olu affirmed.