The Lagos State Government has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators over their failure to meet required standards for effective waste collection services.
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the decision was part of the government’s efforts to ensure efficient and reliable waste management services across the state.
The affected operators are K-HS Integrated Services, formerly Gboleybos Nigeria Limited, in Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Deshasat Enterprises in Olorunda; Bailas Nigeria Company in Ojo; Guestimate Environmental Protection Company in Orile Agege; Evabol Ventures in Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Korad Closet Empire Limited in Ojodu.
The affected service locations are Ward C1, Slot A, Abosan in Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Ibereko (LIMCA) in Olorunda; Sabo Oniba in Ojo; Papa Ashafa II in Orile Agege; Oluwa 1 in Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Oke-Ira/Powerline in Ojodu.
Wahab said K-HS Integrated Services voluntarily withdrew from its service area, while the licences of the other five operators were terminated following regulatory assessments of their service capacity.
He said the government would continue to strengthen regulatory oversight and enforce performance standards to ensure that waste management operators have the capacity, competence and resources required to serve Lagos residents.
“As part of the Lagos State Government’s continued commitment to building a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) led by Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators whose capacity to effectively deliver waste collection services in their respective areas fell short of the required standards,” Wahab said.
“We will continue to strengthen regulatory oversight, enforce performance standards and ensure that waste management operators live up to their responsibilities. The wellbeing of Lagos residents and the protection of our environment remain paramount.”
According to him, the state would also ensure that the affected communities continue to receive uninterrupted waste collection services through appropriate interventions.
Wahab urged residents to patronise only approved waste management channels and support efforts to keep Lagos clean, safe and sustainable.
