The Lagos State Government has signed three separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with private investors to boost waste conversion and recycling initiatives across the state.
This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Kunle Adeshina, who explained that the agreements aim to significantly reduce the volume of waste generated in Lagos.
According to Adeshina, the MoUs were finalized during the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit, which featured panel discussions and expert breakout sessions.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to turning waste into wealth. He stated that the state is shifting from the traditional “pick and dump” waste management model to a more sustainable system focused on waste conversion.
“These MoUs represent a new milestone in our efforts to reduce the amount of waste that ends up at landfill sites,” Wahab said.
One of the agreements, with HAK Waste Ltd., involves the creation of a circular beverage container recycling and recovery system through a deposit refund scheme under the Extended Producer’s Responsibility Mechanism (EPRM). The initiative will establish a packaging circularity ecosystem designed to encourage recycling and reuse.
Another partnership, with Haggai Logistics Limited, will see the development of a world-class tyre recycling plant—the first of its kind in Lagos. The fully automated facility will process end-of-life tyres using environmentally friendly recycling technologies.
The third MoU, signed with Mondo 4 Africa, focuses on converting non-recyclable plastic waste into sustainable fuel and other valuable materials through eco-friendly processes.
Adeshina added that the state government is intensifying public sensitisation campaigns to encourage residents to sort their waste at the source. “We are changing the mindset of people to see waste as a resource rather than a burden,” he said.
He further noted that Lagos is addressing key financial and environmental challenges to ensure continuous investment in waste management, especially given the city’s vulnerability as a coastal state.
Also speaking, the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasised that the government cannot manage the state’s daily waste output alone. He called for stronger private-sector collaboration to drive innovation and achieve a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr. Rotimi Akodu; the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Omobolaji Gaji; and the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Mr. Mahamood Adegbite, among others.