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The Lagos State Government is reportedly considering a leadership change at the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said to have asked its Managing Director, Muyiwa Gbadegeshin, to resign over persistent sanitation problems.
The reported development comes amid concerns about the handling of solid waste in Lagos, where the accumulation of garbage in public spaces has renewed questions about the effectiveness of refuse collection and disposal operations.
the governor’s dissatisfaction followed concerns over the agency’s response to the situation and its alleged failure to act swiftly on instructions intended to improve waste evacuation across the state.
The report identified a visit by Sanwo-Olu to the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota about a month ago as a key moment in the unfolding situation. The governor reportedly expressed displeasure during the visit and directed that immediate steps be taken to address the waste management challenges.
The alleged resignation demand reportedly followed the failure to achieve the level of improvement expected after the intervention.
The development places LAWMA’s operational performance under renewed scrutiny, particularly as Lagos continues to grapple with the challenge of managing waste generated by its large population and extensive commercial activities.
The agency coordinates refuse collection and disposal across the state, making its effectiveness central to the government’s efforts to maintain clean streets, protect public health and prevent environmental pollution.
However, the reported request for Gbadegeshin to leave his position had not been officially confirmed by either the Lagos State Government or LAWMA at the time of publication.
