Waste Management Is a National Responsibility: Why the Federal Government Must Support States with Dedicated Funding.
By Sanni Gbenga. Managing Editor and Lead Investigator, Lagos Waste Reporter. Nigeria's Waste Challenge Can No Longer Be Ignored Nigeria is facing a growing waste management crisis that demands urgent national attention. Every day, thousands of tonnes of municipal, commercial, industrial, and household waste are generated across the country. While many state governments are making significant efforts to keep their cities and communities clean, the increasing volume of waste is stretching available resources beyond their limits. Waste management is no longer just an environmental issue—it is a public health, economic, and national development concern. If Nigeria is serious about building resilient cities, protecting public health, and achieving sustainable economic growth, the Federal Government must provide dedicated financial support to states to strengthen waste management systems. States Cannot Carry the Burden Alone Environmental sanitation and waste collection rema...