The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has revoked the licences of several underperforming Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators and restructured waste collection routes across parts of Lagos State. This initiative is designed to enhance operational efficiency and ensure effective service delivery.
Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, announced this development over the weekend. He stated that the decision followed a comprehensive operational review aimed at aligning operator capacity with the increasing waste management demands of the state.
According to Dr Gbadegesin, the affected operators failed to meet the required service standards, necessitating the withdrawal of their licences to protect public health and promote environmental sustainability. The operators whose licences were revoked include Kenny JPS (Igando-Ikotun, Egan II), Clean Craft Nig Limited (Igando-Ikotun, Isheri-Oshun I), Doveroost Ltd (Eti-Osa West), Dewayls (Ojo, Ijegun Emure), and Pesjoy Ventures (Ejigbo, Bucknor II).
Dr Gbadegesin further explained that LAWMA has implemented route realignment in areas experiencing rapid development and increased waste generation, where a single operator’s capacity has become insufficient. Under this arrangement, existing operators will retain portions of their routes, while additional operators have been introduced to complement their efforts for more comprehensive coverage.
Operators whose routes were realigned include Shekaz Global Limited (Isolo, Ishaga/Ire Akari axis) and Krestabol Waste Management (Ikorodu, Lowa). In locations where development has surpassed the capacity of a single operator, redistributing operational responsibilities is necessary to guarantee timely and effective service delivery.
Some operators voluntarily relinquished their routes, enabling LAWMA to reassign those areas to operators with the capacity to deliver improved services. These operators include Ayolade Oluwabukola Enterprises (Lagos Island East, Ajele axis) and Imperium Waste Services (Ayoobo/Ipaja, Slot B).
The LAWMA chief emphasised that this restructuring exercise is a strategic intervention to strengthen the PSP framework, enhance accountability, and ensure that waste management services keep pace with Lagos’ rapid urban growth. He urged residents to cooperate with the newly assigned operators and to continue patronising only LAWMA-accredited PSP operators.
Dr Gbadegesin reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to continuous monitoring, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement to achieve a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos.
