In a renewed effort to promote environmental sustainability and tackle flooding, the Lagos State Government has deepened its collaboration with the Agege Local Government to enhance waste management and improve sanitation across communities.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the initiative in a statement on Wednesday following a strategic 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 strengthening synergy between the state and local councils to build a cleaner, flood-free, and more sustainable Lagos.
According to him, discussions highlighted the need to transition from a linear waste system, where refuse is merely collected and dumped, to a circular model that treats waste as a valuable resource for reuse and recycling.
“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 (LCDAs) play a crucial role in ensuring that every household, market, and street aligns with the state’s environmental objectives.
As part of the action plan, Wahab said Environmental Health Officers would work directly with the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to strengthen enforcement and ensure timely waste collection.
“This partnership is a reminder that sustainability is a shared responsibility,” Wahab noted, reaffirming the state’s commitment to creating a resilient and eco-friendly Lagos.
He added that the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) would support selected areas in Agege through landscaping and beautification, while drainage engineers attached to the local government would provide technical assistance on flood control and channel maintenance.
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