By UCHECHI AFONNE

The Lagos State Government has intensified waste evacuation efforts across the state following the recent build-up of refuse in some communities.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Thursday.

Sanwo-Olu said he had directed relevant agencies to immediately scale up waste clearance operations in affected areas.

According to him, the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources are working to address the situation.

The governor said additional trucks and personnel had been deployed to clear waste backlogs and restore cleanliness across affected neighbourhoods.

He expressed optimism that residents would begin to notice improvements as the evacuation exercise progresses.

Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the scale of the waste management challenge in the state, noting that Lagos generates more than 13,000 tonnes of waste daily.

He said managing such volume required significant resources and sustained efforts, assuring residents of the government’s commitment to resolving the challenge.

The governor urged residents to support ongoing efforts by disposing of waste properly and refraining from dumping refuse on roads and in drainage channels.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for all residents. (NAN)

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