adsThe Lagos State Government says it is transitioning Africa’s largest city economy towards a zero-waste and climate-resilient future through strategic partnerships, recycling initiatives, improved landfill operations and waste-to-energy projects.
Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, disclosed this on Sunday at the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking the seventh year of the administration of Governor.
In line with the government’s push for waste-to-energy, Wahab revealed that the state commissioned the Ikosi Waste-to-Energy Biodigester Plant located within the Ketu Fruit Market. According to him, the facility converts organic waste into electricity, cooking gas and agricultural fertiliser. The plant, he explained, processes 0.5 tonnes of organic waste daily and generates 30kWH of electricity for lighting and cold storage, while delivering estimated annual emissions savings of about 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).
According to him, the government recorded significant milestones across waste management, environmental sanitation, climate governance, drainage infrastructure, water supply, beautification and environmental enforcement over the past year.
