Sanwo-Olu orders emergency waste evacuation in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state following growing concerns over refuse build-up in several communities. The governor announced the directive on Thursday, mobilizing the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and the Ministry of Environment to address the situation. The order comes after a Premium Times report highlighted the worsening refuse crisis in Lagos.