LAWMA Withdraws Operating Licences of PSP Operators

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The operating licences of five Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators involved in waste collection in Lagos State have been withdrawn by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), while one operator voluntarily exited.

The chief executive of LAWMA, Mr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed that the action was part of the state government’s continued commitment to building a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment.

He further stated that the decision reflects the administration’s firm position that every operator entrusted with the responsibility of serving Lagos residents must have the capacity, competence and resources required to deliver efficient and reliable services.

According to a statement from the agency, one of the operators, K-HS Integrated Services (formerly Gboleybos Nigeria Limited) in Igbogbo-Baiyeku, voluntarily withdrew, while the other five had theirs revoked because their capacity to effectively deliver waste collection services in their respective areas fell short of the required standards.

The affected operators include Deshasat Enterprises in Olorunda, Bailas Nigeria Company in Ojo, Guestimate Environmental Protection Company in Orile Agege, Evabol Ventures in Ajeromi-Ifelodun, and Korad Closet Empire Limited in Ojodu.

The affected service locations include Ward C1, Slot A, Abosan in Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Ibereko (LIMCA) in Olorunda; Sabo Oniba in Ojo; Papa Ashafa II in Orile Agege; Oluwa 1 in Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Oke-Ira/Powerline in Ojodu.

“As a government, we will continue to strengthen regulatory oversight, enforce performance standards and ensure that waste management operators live up to their responsibilities. The wellbeing of Lagos residents and the protection of our environment remain paramount.

“We will also ensure that the affected communities continue to receive uninterrupted waste collection services through appropriate interventions,” LAWMA stated.

The organisation urged residents to patronise only approved waste management channels and support the collective responsibility of keeping Lagos clean, safe and sustainable, stressing that a cleaner Lagos is a shared responsibility, and promising to continue to take every necessary step to protect the environment and improve the quality of life of all residents.