Lagos: The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has withdrawn the licenses of five underperforming Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators and has also realigned waste collection routes in areas with increased waste generation. This was announced by the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the decision came after a comprehensive operational review aimed at aligning operator capacity with the growing waste management demands of Lagos State. Dr. Gbadegesin explained that the affected operators failed to meet the required service standards, necessitating the withdrawal in the interest of public health and environmental sustainability. The operators whose licenses were revoked include Kenny JPS – Igando-Ikotun (Egan II); Clean Craft Nig. Ltd., Igando-Ikotun (Isheri-Oshun I); Doveroost Ltd., Eti-Osa West; Dewayls – Orade (Ijegun Emure); and Pesjoy Ventures – Ejigbo (Bucknor II).
He added that the authority has realigned waste collection routes in rapidly developing areas experiencing increased waste generation to enhance operational efficiency. Under the new arrangement, existing operators will retain portions of their routes, while additional operators have been introduced to complement their capacity and ensure more efficient coverage.
Dr. Gbadegesin noted that operators affected by the route realignment include Shekaz Global Ltd – Isolo (Ishaga/Ire Akari axis) and Krestabol Waste Management – Ikorodu (Lowa). In locations where development has outpaced the capacity of a single operator, it becomes necessary to redistribute operational responsibilities to guarantee timely and effective service delivery.
Some operators voluntarily relinquished parts of their routes, allowing LAWMA to reassign those areas to more capable operators. Operators in this category include Ayolade Oluwabukola Enterprises – Lagos Island East (Ajele axis) and Imperium Waste Services – Ayobo/Ipaja (Slot B). Dr. Gbadegesin emphasized that the restructuring is a strategic intervention to strengthen the PSP framework, improve accountability, and ensure that waste management services keep pace with Lagos’ rapid urban growth.
He urged residents to cooperate with newly assigned operators and to patronize only LAWMA-accredited PSP operators. The LAWMA boss reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to continuous monitoring, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement to achieve a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos.