{"id":1471,"date":"2026-10-26T17:03:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/lawma-begins-expansion-works-at-olusosun-dumpsite-to-boost-waste-evacuation\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T17:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:03:42","slug":"lawma-begins-expansion-works-at-olusosun-dumpsite-to-boost-waste-evacuation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/lawma-begins-expansion-works-at-olusosun-dumpsite-to-boost-waste-evacuation\/","title":{"rendered":"LAWMA begins expansion works at Olusosun dumpsite to boost waste evacuation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LAWMA-begins-expansion-works-at-Olusosun-dumpsite-to-boost-waste-evacuation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"LAWMA begins expansion works at Olusosun dumpsite to boost waste evacuation\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LAWMA-begins-expansion-works-at-Olusosun-dumpsite-to-boost-waste-evacuation.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LAWMA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LAWMA-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Olasunkanmi Akoni<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has initiated critical stabilisation and expansion works on tipping platforms E1 and E2 at the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bThe upgrade, executed in partnership with Zoomlion Nigeria Limited, aims to expand platform capacity, allow more waste collection trucks to discharge simultaneously, and significantly enhance operational safety and speed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bSpeaking at the agency\u2019s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa on Monday, LAWMA Executive Director of Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, disclosed that construction on the site is progressing according to schedule.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bAdebiyi noted that the Olusosun upgrade is part of a broader infrastructure plan that includes ongoing improvements at other major dumping facilities, such as Solus III and Epe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTogether, these upgrades are expected to strengthen the state\u2019s overall waste evacuation network, dramatically reduce truck turnaround times, and improve service delivery across Lagos,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bTo minimise disruption during the construction phase, Adebiyi appealed for cooperation from Private Sector Participation, PSP operators, waste truck drivers, and other key industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bThe agency therefore reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading waste management infrastructure and maintaining a cleaner, healthier environment for all residents of Lagos State.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/10\/lawma-begins-expansion-works-at-olusosun-dumpsite-to-boost-waste-evacuation\/\">LAWMA begins expansion works at Olusosun dumpsite to boost waste evacuation<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has initiated critical stabilisation and expansion works on tipping platforms E1 and E2 at the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota. \u200bThe upgrade,&hellip; 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