The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the immediate clamp-down of refuse across the state.
This coming amid buildup up of refuse in the state with several streets littered with heaps of waste.
As contained in a statement issued on his official X handle on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu directed the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) to embark on statewide evacuation of refuse.
He disclosed the deployment of trucks and personnel who are currently working across the state.
“I have directed an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation across Lagos following the recent build-up of refuse in some parts of our state.
“LAWMA, LASEPA, and the Ministry of Environment are currently working around the clock.
“We have deployed extra trucks and personnel to clear the backlogs across all affected neighbourhoods.
“You should already see progress on the streets, and we will not stop until our city is completely clean again.
“Lagos generates over 13,000 tons of waste every single day. Managing this requires a massive effort but our determination to fix the current challenge is absolute.” He said.
Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents to avoid dumping refuse in drainage channels or on the roads as he called for their support in keeping the state clean.
“As we continue this cleanup, I ask for your partnership. Please bag your waste properly and avoid dumping refuse in drainage channels or on the roads.
“We are fully on top of this situation. Let us work together to keep Lagos clean and safe for everyone.” He added.