The Lagos State Government is sending confusing signals on the clean-up of Olusosun

When Ikeja Record contacted the Lagos State Government for clarification, an official explained that the 18-month period would only begin once the concessionaire formally breaks ground on the project.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The Lagos State Government has issued what appear to be conflicting signals over the timeline for the clean-up and redevelopment of the Olusosun landfill, one of Africa’s largest dumpsites.

Public statements by state officials suggest an 18-month completion window, but it remains unclear when that countdown actually begins.

In May 2025, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced a partnership with ZoomLion Nigeria to build a Transfer Loading Station at Olusosun. He said the project would be completed within 18 months. However, in November 2025, the Commissioner again referenced an 18-month timeline, despite the fact that several months had already passed since the initial announcement.

In a post on his official X account, the Commissioner said Olusosun and Solous 3 would transition into modern Transfer Loading Stations “over the next 18 months”, raising questions about whether the timeline had been reset or delayed.

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