Environmental sanitation in lagos news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on environmental sanitation in Lagos, Nigeria:

News Articles:

  1. Lagos State Government Launches New Waste Management Policy (Vanguard, March 2023)

The Lagos State Government has launched a new waste management policy aimed at improving the state's environmental sanitation. The policy, which is expected to be implemented in phases, will focus on increasing waste collection and recycling, as well as promoting public awareness and participation in waste management.

  1. Lagos Residents Protest Poor Waste Management (Punch, February 2023)

Residents of Lagos have taken to the streets to protest the poor state of waste management in the state. The protesters, who were mainly residents of the Apapa area, accused the government of failing to provide adequate waste management services, leading to the accumulation of waste on the streets.

  1. Lagos State Government to Establish 10 New Waste Management Facilities (ThisDay, January 2023)

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish 10 new waste management facilities across the state. The facilities, which are expected to be completed within the next two years, will be equipped with modern waste management technology and will help to improve the state's waste management capacity.

Updates:

  1. Lagos State Government Launches "Clean Lagos" Initiative (Twitter, March 2023)

The Lagos State Government has launched a new initiative called "Clean Lagos" aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and cleanliness in the state. The initiative, which is expected to be implemented in partnership with private sector organizations, will focus on increasing waste collection and recycling, as well as promoting public awareness and participation in waste management.

  1. Lagos State Government to Implement "Pay-As-You-Throw" Waste Management System (Lagos State Government Website, February 2023)

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to implement a "pay-as-you-throw" waste management system in the state. The system, which is expected to be implemented in partnership with private sector organizations, will require residents and businesses to pay for the waste they generate, with the revenue generated used to fund waste management services.

  1. Lagos State Government to Establish "Waste-to-Wealth" Initiative (Vanguard, January 2023)

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a "waste-to-wealth" initiative aimed at promoting waste recycling and reducing waste in the state. The initiative, which is expected to be implemented in partnership with private sector organizations, will focus on converting waste into valuable products such as fertilizers, fuel, and building materials.

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