The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators in Lagos due to concerns over their capacity to provide effective waste collection services. This decision was announced by LAWMA's Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, during a management briefing at the Authority's headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, Lagos. The move aims to strengthen the PSP waste collection system and ensure operators meet required service standards.
The affected operators are K-HS Integrated Services, Deshasat Enterprises, Bailas Nigeria Company, Guestimate Environmental Protection Company, Evabol Ventures, and Korad Closet Empire Limited. These operators served various areas, including Igbogbo-Baiyeku, Olorunda, Ojo, Orile Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, and Ojodu. According to Dr. Gbadegesin, K-HS Integrated Services voluntarily withdrew from its service area, while the licences of the other five operators were terminated due to concerns over their service capacity.
Dr. Gbadegesin emphasized that LAWMA's responsibility is to ensure that every operator serving Lagos residents has the capacity to deliver reliable and efficient waste collection services. He stated that where an operator is unable to meet the required capacity, LAWMA will take necessary regulatory action to protect service delivery and residents' interests. This move underscores LAWMA's commitment to repositioning the PSP system through stronger performance standards and effective regulatory oversight.
The withdrawn licences cover specific service locations, including Ward C1, Slot A, Abosan, Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Ibereko (LIMCA), Olorunda; Sabo Oniba, Ojo; Papa Ashafa II, Orile Agege; Oluwa 1, Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Oke-Ira/Powerline, Ojodu. LAWMA has assured residents in the affected communities that measures are being put in place to ensure continuity of waste collection services.
Dr. Gbadegesin urged residents to continue patronizing approved waste management channels and support efforts to maintain a cleaner Lagos. He assured that the Authority is working to ensure that waste collection services continue uninterrupted in the affected areas. Residents are advised to report any issues with waste collection to LAWMA.
The decision to withdraw the licences is part of LAWMA's ongoing efforts to improve waste management in Lagos. The Authority aims to ensure that PSP operators have the necessary capacity to provide efficient waste collection services. This move is expected to improve service delivery and accountability in the PSP system.
LAWMA's efforts to strengthen the PSP system are ongoing, with a focus on improving service coverage and regulatory oversight. The Authority will continue to monitor the performance of PSP operators and take regulatory action where necessary to ensure that residents receive reliable and efficient waste collection services.
Key points
- LAWMA withdraws licences of six PSP operators due to poor capacity to provide waste collection services.
- Affected operators served various areas, including Igbogbo-Baiyeku, Olorunda, Ojo, Orile Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, and Ojodu.
- LAWMA assures residents of continuity of waste collection services in affected areas.
