On Monday, the Lagos State Government formalized a significant waste management and processing concession agreement with Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies, marking a pivotal step in the state’s Cleaner Lagos initiative aimed at resolving persistent waste disposal challenges.
The signing ceremony took place at Alausa, Ikeja, with Lagos State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, and Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, representing the government. The Ghanaian conglomerate was represented by its Executive Chairman, Joseph Siaw Agyepong.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hailed the partnership as “a strategic step towards achieving a cleaner and healthier Lagos.” He expressed optimism about the benefits of the collaboration, stating, “We are ready to learn from the Ghanaian experience. This agreement will not only help rid Lagos of waste but also create thousands of job opportunities and transfer valuable technology to Nigerians.”
Commissioner Wahab highlighted the meticulous selection process behind choosing Jospong Group, emphasizing the company’s technical expertise and the feasibility of its waste management proposal.
Joseph Siaw Agyepong assured full commitment to the project, which is slated for completion within 18 months. The plan includes constructing two waste transfer stations and additional recycling facilities. The initiative is expected to generate approximately 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, alongside transferring advanced waste management technologies to Lagosians.
“We will definitely and wholeheartedly work to the timeline of the collaboration. This is a relationship that we have tested, we have seen and convinced that the skill and expertise will work here in Lagos,” Agyepong affirmed.
This partnership signals a forward-looking approach to urban sanitation challenges, promising both environmental benefits and socio-economic growth for Lagos State.
