Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered immediate waste evacuation operations across the state following the recent accumulation of refuse in several communities.

The directive has activated a coordinated response involving the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of Environment, with the agencies tasked with accelerating sanitation efforts in affected areas.

Announcing the move in a post on his X handle, Sanwo-Olu said additional waste collection trucks and personnel had been deployed to clear the backlog, while sanitation workers had commenced round-the-clock operations to restore cleanliness across the state.

Sanwo-Olu also highlighted the scale of the challenge, noting that Lagos generates more than 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, making continuous intervention and collaboration essential to maintaining environmental standards.

While assuring residents of the government’s commitment to addressing the situation, the governor called on Lagosians to support the clean-up effort by adhering to proper waste disposal practices.

“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,” he added.