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.
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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