The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) withdraws the operating licences of six private waste collection operators, citing concerns about their ability to deliver effective services in their assigned areas. LAWMA’s managing director and chief executive, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, announces the decision during a management briefing.
Multiple outlets report that the action follows an assessment by the Lagos government that the companies lack the capacity to continue providing waste collection at required levels. Vanguard describes this as failure to meet service delivery standards in parts of the state, while Premium Times similarly notes that the operators are found to be unable to sustain their roles.
The articles largely align on the number of operators affected and the authority involved, but they differ slightly in wording—one outlet frames it as “revoking” licences, while others use terms such as “withdraws” or “terminates.” All accounts present the step as a regulatory response aimed at addressing underperformance by the private operators in waste collection responsibilities.
