The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has apologised to residents over the state’s waste management challenges, assuring them that government is taking steps to address the situation.
Wahab made the apology in a statement on X handle on Friday.
“We had a challenge and we are fixing it,” he said.
The commissioner said the state was transitioning from its long-standing linear waste management system to a circular model that treats waste as a resource rather than waste.
According to him, the new approach is designed to improve environmental sustainability while creating economic value from waste.
He said the project was piloted and funded by C-40 in support of the state’s vision for sustainable waste management.
The commissioner said the initiative was part of broader efforts to modernise waste management and improve environmental outcomes across the state.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening waste management systems and ensuring cleaner communities for residents.
