Lagos State is facing a waste management crisis as the city's growing population and economic activity generate increasing volumes of refuse. The current system for collecting, transporting, and processing waste has failed to keep pace, leading to visible consequences on the streets. The refuse challenge threatens public health, obstructs drainage channels, worsens flooding, and degrades the environment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's declaration of a state of emergency on waste management is seen as an acknowledgement of the urgent need to address the crisis.
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