Lagos admits waste collection failures, defends reforms

The Punch | 02-10-2026 12:10am |

The Lagos State Government has acknowledged failures in waste collection and operational bottlenecks across the state, while defending its management of the growing refuse burden. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this admission while responding to criticisms of the state’s waste management and flood control measures by a 2027 governorship aspirant. The government’s stance highlights ongoing challenges in waste management despite reform efforts.

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