The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, has apologised to residents over the recent severe lapses in waste evacuation and collection across the state, assuring them that the government is taking steps to address the situation.
Wahab made the apology in a statement reposted on his official X handle on Friday from an interview on ARISE Television. “We had a challenge and we are fixing it,” he said.
The commissioner said the state was transitioning from its long-standing linear waste management system to a circular model that treats waste as a resource rather than waste.
According to him, the new approach is designed to improve environmental sustainability while creating economic value from waste.
Wahab said the state had commissioned a food waste digester at Ikosi to convert organic waste into energy.
He said the project was piloted and funded by C-40 in support of the state’s vision for sustainable waste management.
The commissioner said the initiative was part of broader efforts to modernise waste management and improve environmental outcomes across the state.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening waste management systems and ensuring cleaner communities for residents. (NAN)
