Lagos: LAWMA revokes licences of underperforming PSP operators

Author: Sunday DennisPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: Nigeria

Environment & Climate

Lagos: LAWMA revokes licences of underperforming PSP operators

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has revoked the licences of several underperforming Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators who failed to meet required service standards. This decision follows a comprehensive operational review aimed at aligning operators' capacity with the increasing waste management demands. Waste collection routes have also been reorganized to improve efficiency in rapidly developing areas.

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