The Lagos State Government has signed a landmark concession agreement with ZoomLion Nigeria Limited to transition from its decades-old linear waste disposal system to a more sustainable, circular waste management model.
The deal will see the construction of two major waste processing facilities in Ikorodu and Badagry, alongside the decommissioning of the Olusosun and Solous III dumpsites.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presided over the signing of the Waste Management and Processing Concession Agreement on Monday at the State House, Alausa, describing the initiative as ‘a turning point’ in Lagos’ environmental strategy.
The agreement, entered with ZoomLion Nigeria, a subsidiary of Ghana-based Jospong Group of Companies, marks a significant step towards achieving environmental sustainability in the state.
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Under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) deal, Lagos will construct a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Ikorodu to process 2,500 tonnes of waste daily and another in Badagry to handle 1,500 tonnes per day.
Transfer Loading Stations (TLS) will be established at both the Olusosun site in Ketu and the Solous III landfill in Igando, facilitating the closure and full decommissioning of both sites.
“This collaboration is a win-win for Lagosians, the private sector, and the government,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“It will change the entire strategy and outcome of waste management in the state, enabling us to recycle materials—such as plastics, food waste, and glass—into usable products, while also opening opportunities in carbon credit, biodiversity, and biofuel.”
The new waste infrastructure is expected to be completed within 18 months and will support Lagos’ daily waste output of approximately 13,000 tonnes.
The project will also deploy self-tipping tricycles to improve waste collection in hard-to-reach areas across the metropolis.
Sanwo-Olu assured that the transition would not result in job losses but rather create over 5,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, offering “dignified, enduring and sustainable” work.
He further stated that the initiative would enhance the capacity of PSP (Private Sector Participation) operators by improving turnaround times in waste collection and disposal.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the initiative marked a ‘watershed moment’ in Lagos’ history, enabling the state to generate wealth from waste.
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He noted that the proposal underwent a thorough evaluation by the State Executive Council and House of Assembly before approval.
Joseph Agyepong, Chairman of Jospong Group, emphasised the importance of African cooperation in achieving sustainable development, pledging that ZoomLion Nigeria would meet the project’s targets and timelines.
