LAWMA terminates contracts of five private waste collectors due to poor service delivery

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LAWMA

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.Restructures operation

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By Olasunkanmi Akoni

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The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has withdrawn the licences of five underperforming Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators and realigned waste collection routes in some parts of Lagos State.

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The move was part of measures to improve operational efficiency and ensure effective service delivery.

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The Managing Director, LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who disclosed this at the weekend, noted that the action followed a comprehensive operational review aimed at aligning operator capacity with the growing waste management demands of the State.

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Gbadegesin explained that the affected operators were unable to meet required service standards, necessitating the withdrawal of their licences in the interest of public health and environmental sustainability.

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The affected operators include: KENNY JPS – Igando-Ikotun (Egan II), CLEAN CRAFT NIG LIMITED -Igando-Ikotun (Isheri-Oshun I), DOVEROOST LTD – Eti-Osa West, DEWAYLS – Orade (Ijegun Emure) and PESJOY VENTURES – Ejigbo (Bucknor II).

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Gbadegesin further stated that LAWMA had introduced a realignment of routes in areas experiencing rapid development and increased waste generation, where the operational capacity of a single operator had become insufficient for management.

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He explained that under the arrangement, existing operators would retain part of their routes, while additional operators were introduced to complement their capacity for more efficient coverage.

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Operators whose routes were realigned include: Shekaz Global Limited – Isolo (Ishaga/Ire Akari axis) and KRESTABOL WASTE MANAGEMENT – Ikorodu (Lowa).

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“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,” he said.

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Gbadegesin added that some operators voluntarily relinquished their routes, enabling the authority to reassign those areas to operators with the capacity to deliver improved services.

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Operators in this category are: Ayolade Oluwabukola Enterprises – Lagos Island East (Ajele axis) and Imperium Waste Services – Ayoobo/Ipaja (Slot B)

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The LAWMA boss stressed that the restructuring exercise was a strategic intervention to strengthen the PSP framework, improve accountability, and ensure that waste management services keep pace with Lagos’ rapid urban growth.

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He urged residents to cooperate with newly assigned operators and continue to patronise only LAWMA-accredited PSP operators.

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Gbadegesin, reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to continuous monitoring, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement to achieve a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos.

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