Lagos Refuse Crisis: Sanwo-Olu orders emergency waste evacuation after PREMIUM TIMES report

Premiumtimesng | 19-06-2026 02:55am |

In response to a report by PREMIUM TIMES regarding the refuse crisis in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued an emergency directive for waste evacuation. The governor announced this measure on Thursday, mobilizing the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and the Ministry of Environment to tackle the pressing waste management issues. This initiative aims to restore cleanliness and improve environmental conditions across the state.

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