The Lagos State Government says it will soon close old landfill sites that have become unsafe and inefficient as part of its efforts to improve waste management and promote environmental sustainability.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this on Wednesday in a post on X after a meeting with chairmen of all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
Wahab said the decision is part of a broader plan to build a cleaner and flood-free Lagos through stronger coordination between state and local authorities.
“We are decommissioning landfills like Olusosun and Solous 3 that have outlived their usefulness, while ensuring that functional ones like Epe remain active and efficient,” he said.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, was attended by top government officials, including the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi; the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bolaji Roberts; and the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin.
Wahab said discussions centered on how to improve cooperation between the state and local councils to tackle flooding and environmental violations in communities.
“Our message was clear: environmental management begins at the grassroots. We must all work together to build a cleaner, flood-free Lagos where waste becomes a resource rather than a burden,” he added.
He urged local governments to strengthen waste collection, increase public awareness, and take firm action against indiscriminate dumping.
Wahab also reminded council chairmen that the ban on street trading still stands, warning that environmental offences must be addressed without compromise.
“The state is building resilient drainage and flood control systems. Our local governments must mirror this commitment in their communities,” the commissioner said.
He added that environmental progress in Lagos would only be achieved through shared responsibility among all levels of government.
