The Lagos State Government has taken another step towards restructuring wastewater and faecal sludge management with a proposal for new rates and charges covering services across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed tariff framework was presented by Adefemi Afolabi, General Manager of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), during a meeting with the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government says the initiative is designed to strengthen regulation and improve the financial sustainability of wastewater management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials also want the framework to establish clearer responsibilities and expectations for property owners, businesses, facility managers and service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Afolabi said the proposed rates would help create a more predictable system for planning, monitoring and delivering wastewater and faecal sludge services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the framework would also improve accountability throughout the wastewater management value chain and encourage compliance with environmental and sanitation standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For LASWARCO, the proposal is part of the wider need to establish effective regulation of services that have direct implications for public health and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commission\u2019s Executive Secretary, Bukola Khadijah Adeyemo, welcomed the initiative and called for a strong regulatory framework capable of improving service delivery and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lagos\u2019 wastewater challenge has grown alongside its population and rapid urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has said the state produces approximately 2.2 million cubic metres of untreated domestic wastewater every day, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The state government has also sought partnerships to strengthen liquid waste management infrastructure and improve its ability to manage faecal sludge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed charges come as Lagos continues enforcement against improper wastewater disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities sealed two properties in Ikota GRA in 2025 over alleged illegal discharge of untreated wastewater into public drains and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government has said better management of wastewater is necessary to reduce pollution and protect residents from potential health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest proposal is not yet an approved tariff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will undergo further legislative presentation and consideration before the required approval and gazetting process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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