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Lagos Waste Reporter to launch a WhatsApp bot to bridge the gap between residents, PSP (Private Sector Partnership) operators, and LAWMA.The bot will act as a clearinghouse. It doesn't just store data, it routes it based on urgency and response time. To ensure residents aren't ignored.

Lagos Waste Reporter Set to Launch Innovative WhatsApp Bot to Revolutionize Waste Management in Lagos ​LAGOS, NIGERIA — Lagos Waste Reporter, the leading environmental investigation and digital advocacy platform for urban sanitation, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its AI-powered WhatsApp Bot. This first-of-its-kind digital clearinghouse is designed to bridge the persistent communication gap between Lagos residents, Private Sector Partnership (PSP) operators, and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). ​Despite ongoing efforts to keep the megacity clean, many residents struggle with inconsistent pick-up schedules and a lack of direct channels to report issues. The Lagos Waste Reporter WhatsApp Bot is engineered to solve these challenges by providing a seamless, real-time interface for accountability. ​More Than Just a Database: Intelligent Routing ​Unlike traditional complaint desks, the bot functions as an active clearinghouse. It does not mer...
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LAWMA recorded 1,023 illegal waste dumping cases in 2025 – Report

The Lagos Waste Management Authority recorded 1,023 illegal dumping and waste management non-compliance incidents across the state in 2025, with 447 cases referred for legal action. This is contained in LAWMA’s 2025 Waste Surveillance Statistics obtained exclusively by the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. A breakdown of the statistics shows that 230 males and 217 females were referred for prosecution, representing 51 per cent and 49 per cent respectively. The surveillance operations also identified 431 scavengers and reconciled 145 properties with their assigned Private Sector Participation waste operators. The authority disclosed that peak dumping periods occurred between midnight and early morning, with residential refuse, construction debris and hazardous waste prominent among offences. LAWMA said the 2025 figures built on an intensified enforcement strategy carried into 2026, with officers stepping up surveillance and enforcement activities across the state. It ...
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Lagos has a promising Waste Management system that stands to gain even more with active community participation. - Sanni Gbenga

Residents need to embrace a responsible attitude toward waste disposal. Disposing of waste in road medians or unauthorized areas is not a viable solution and should be avoided. If you encounter a situation where your Private Sector Participant (PSP) fails to show up for waste collection, please remember that there are call center platforms available to help. The Lawma call center and various government social media channels have been effective in resolving many waste management issues. Just as you reach out to customer service for issues with services like DStv or GOtv, or contact your network provider for problems, it's important to apply the same diligence in reporting waste collection challenges. Rather than resorting to illegal dumping, let’s utilize the resources at our disposal to find solutions and enhance our environment. Together, we can address waste management challenges constructively and technically. With our combined efforts, a c...
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𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗠𝗔 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has warned residents against attacking or obstructing its enforcement officers during environmental sanitation and waste management operations across the state. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, issued the warning on Friday following reports that some personnel were threatened and assaulted while carrying out routine enforcement duties. “I am compelled to warn, in the strongest terms, against any attempt to attack, harass, intimidate, or obstruct LAWMA enforcement officers while they carry out their lawful duties across Lagos State,” Gbadegesin said in a post on X on Friday. He described the recent incidents as disturbing and unacceptable, noting that enforcement officers were not deployed to provoke conflict. “Over the past few days, we have recorded disturbing incidents in which some of our personnel were threatened and, in a few cases, assaulted during routine enforcement of env...
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If The Government Opts Not To Relocate Residents Or Fails To Regenerate The MAKOKO, The Risks Become Systemic For Lagos, Extending Beyond Local Concerns.

Why Do People Continue to Glamourize MAKOKO? Makoko is often referred to as the "Venice of Africa", however, lacking the infrastructure to support such density, it teeters on the brink of a significant ecological and public health crisis, between a vibrant community and catastrophe. If the government opts not to relocate residents or fails to regenerate the area, the risks become systemic for Lagos, extending beyond local concerns. 1. Public Health: An Ongoing Epidemic Threat Makoko, largely constructed on stilts over the Lagos Lagoon, suffers from the absence of a formal sewage system. Consequently, the water beneath the homes functions as both waste disposal and, on occasion, a source of domestic water. Waterborne Diseases: The sanitation deficiencies render the area a constant breeding ground for cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. In a densely populated city like Lagos, an outbreak originating in Makoko can propagate rapidly to the mainland via trade ...
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NEWLY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF LASWARCO ASSUMES DUTIES

… Calls for People-Oriented Water Sector  The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO), Mrs. Oluwabukola Khadijah Adeyemo, has assumed office with a call to all staff members to advocate for a people-focused water sector in the State. Speaking during her maiden interactive session with the staff and management of the Agency at Alausa, Ikeja, Adeyemo urged stakeholders and partners to join hands in building a water sector that truly serves Lagosians. The new Executive Secretary said the Commission's vision is clear with its strategic direction, which is mainly to position Lagos State as a model for water regulation in Nigeria and across Africa. While describing the challenges before the Commission as significant, the new helmsman said they are not insurmountable. “But this can only become a reality with unity of purpose, courage and determination among the staff", she added. Maintaining that water is n...
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THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT IS IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES TO TACKLE WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES

...As the Environment Commissioner Conducts a Tour of Major Dumpsites The Lagos State Government publicly announced over the weekend its commitment to adopting strategic initiatives aimed at improving waste disposal and waste management practices. Following a tour of the primary dumpsites at Olusosun and Soluos 3, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, stated to the media that the government remains steadfast in its resolve to provide Lagosians with a sustainable and operational environment. Wahab indicated that within the upcoming 18 months, the state plans to decommission the Olusosun and Soluos 3 landfills. These sites will be transformed into contemporary Transfer Loading Stations, where waste will be sorted, compacted, and redirected for recycling and resource recovery. He noted that the Governor and the State Executive Council have regularly discussed waste-related issues, with particular attention given to the conditions at Olusosun ...
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