To assist Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators in the state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the 2023 budgetary plan, which will assist in recapitalizing by introducing new waste evacuation trucks into their fleet. At a media discussion, Ibrahim Odumboni, MD/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), stated that recyclers would be authorized to purchase the equipment they need to do their jobs. Odumboni stated that the recapitalization would help with the approximately 13,000 metric tonnes of trash generated every day in Lagos State, making the surroundings cleaner and more livable for people.
The expensive cost of new waste removal trucks, which many PSP operators cannot afford to upgrade their old fleet with, was cited as an example of a problem recapitalization might help solve. He said the Lagos State Government plans to help PSP owners acquire new vehicles by offering them low-interest loans. PSP operators will also receive technical assistance from the government in order to manage their fleet better. In addition to boosting GDP, it will help small firms expand. With subsidized loans, PSP owners can grow their enterprises and employ more people.
Supports and facilities would be provided for Recyclers.
Furthermore, Odumboni stated that the Lagos State Government intends to encourage recyclers in the state in addition to the recapitalization. Recyclers will have access to the necessary resources, including tools and equipment, provided by the government. They will be given tools to aid them with waste management, such as sorting and processing facilities. The goal of this initiative is to lessen the load on dumpsites. The state hopes that by giving more control to those who recycle, they can establish a more long-lasting waste management system. He emphasized that their goal is to foster a culture in which waste is considered a useful resource rather than an issue.
Stakeholders in the waste management industry applauded the state plan for PSP enterprises and recyclers, saying that the current administration has supported their efforts and acknowledged the importance of their role in waste management. With over a hundred recyclers in operation, he asserted, the recycling initiative started by the current administration is here to stay. With the governor’s assistance, they address effective waste management with community stakeholders from Local Council Development Areas and Local Governments. To locate, apprehend, and prosecute waste defaulters, they are working together with other organizations such as LNSC, KAI, LASTMA, and others.
The group lauds the government’s efforts for effective waste management.
Mr. David Oriyomi, President of AWAM, gave a speech during the campaign in which he commended the governor for his support and praised his leadership, emphasizing the state’s considerable advances in waste collection and elimination since the governor took office. He expressed appreciation to the governor for his support of the PSPs and went on to say that the waste managers had assessed their progress over the years, identified areas for growth, and laid out sanctions for uncooperative operators.
More so, he explained that the association’s members are going door-to-door to show their support for the governor’s administration and his initiatives to enhance state waste management. The AWAMN, according to Oriyomi, fully supports the Sanwo-Olu administration stating that he stood by them, and they will also stand with him. Similarly, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, Executive Director of Finance for the Lagos Waste Management Authority, responded that the current administration had an excellent track record in waste management and was one of the state’s largest employers. He called on all residents of Lagos to back the authority fully.
AWAM begins door-to-door campaigning for Sanwo’s re-election.
Currently, members of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM) in Lagos State have begun door-to-door campaigning to support Mr. Babajide Sanwo- Olu’s candidacy for re-election as Governor of Lagos State. The purpose of the campaign, which was to educate residents about how important it is to endorse Sanwo-Olu in his bid for a second term as governor, began in Ikeja and continued concurrently in every other part of the state, covering all 20 local government areas as well as 37 local council development areas (LCDAs).
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Lagos backs Private Waste Management – PSP operators will be recapitalized with resources and low-interest loans. – Express your point of view.
To manage the waste very well across the city,private sector or investors has a very big role to take because the government can’t do it alone and one of the major role by the government is by providing insensitive like loan which will make them function to the optimal minimum.
Any means at which waste can be disposed should be adopted. Either private or public waste management, they are all good ways. I hope they are well managed.
Recyclers would be given permission to buy the tools and supplies they require to conduct their jobs effectively.
One issue that could be addressed by recapitalization is the high price of new garbage removal vehicles, which prevents many PSP operators from replacing their aging fleet.
The governor’s support will go a long to aid the PSP operators and ensure that environment within the state is clean and conducive.
Way of disposed of waste and mange it well will be nice if both private and government are in it together in other to make environment clean and safe
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PSP owners are able to expand their businesses and hire more employees when they have access to discounted loans.
PSP operators will be recapitalized with resources and low-interest loans. Recyclers is very important. Private sector should come in
Together, the governor and representatives from LCDAs and LCs discuss strategies for improving waste management in their respective communities.
The preceding administration had a successful track record in the field of waste management and was one of the most significant employers in the state.
They want to instill a mindset in which waste is seen as a valuable resource rather than a problem in order to achieve their goal.
The management of the garbage had taken stock of their development over the years, pinpointed areas in which they could improve, and devised punishments for operators who were recalcitrant.
Well governor Sanwo-Olu has done well in terms of waste management in Lagos state but that is not enough. Every other sector of the state need his attention too.
The high cost of garbage trucks inhibits many PSP operators from updating their aged fleet, which is an issue that may be remedied through recapitalization.
When PSP owners have access to low-interest financing, they are able to grow their businesses and increase employment opportunities.
The waste management team had looked back on their progress, identified opportunities for growth, and come up with solutions for dealing with operators who were being stubborn.
It is essential necessary supports and facilities meant for Recyclers are being adequately addressed .Gov’t intervention and collaborations are tend to be positive. For instance, To locate, apprehend, and prosecute waste defaulters.
I most confess that when it comes to waste management Lagos state is doing their best compare to other state. Now Lagos state want to back PSP by giving low interest loan. That is great and will serve as an encouragement to carryout their best.
The lagos state government supporting private waste management is a good one. It’d boost the efficiency of waste management across the state. Imbibing a culture such that waste is considered useful is achievable with proper recycling
The management of the company had evaluated their growth over the years, identified areas for improvement, and created sanctions for operators who were obstinate. I think they are capable of much better. especially with the current participation of the private business sector