The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has withdrawn the operating licences of six Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators over concerns about their capacity to effectively provide waste collection services in their respective areas.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this on Tuesday during a management briefing at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, Lagos.

Gbadegesin said the decision was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the PSP waste collection system and ensure that operators entrusted with serving Lagos communities had the capacity to meet required service standards.

He said: “Our responsibility is to ensure that every operator serving Lagos residents has the capacity to deliver reliable and efficient waste collection services. Where an operator is unable to meet the required capacity, we will take the necessary regulatory action to protect service delivery and the interests of residents.”

The affected operators are K-HS Integrated Services, formerly Gboleybos Nigeria Limited, in Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Deshasat Enterprises in Olorunda; Bailas Nigeria Company in Ojo; Guestimate Environmental Protection Company in Orile Agege; Evabol Ventures in Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Korad Closet Empire Limited in Ojodu.

The affected service locations are Ward C1, Slot A, Abosan, Igbogbo-Baiyeku; Ibereko (LIMCA), Olorunda; Sabo Oniba, Ojo; Papa Ashafa II, Orile Agege; Oluwa 1, Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Oke-Ira/Powerline, Ojodu.

According to the LAWMA boss, K-HS Integrated Services voluntarily withdrew from its service area, while the licences of the other five operators were terminated following concerns over their service capacity.

He said the action underscored LAWMA’s commitment to repositioning the PSP system through stronger performance standards, improved service coverage, greater accountability and effective regulatory oversight.

Gbadegesin assured residents in the affected communities that measures were being put in place to ensure continuity of waste collection services.

He also urged residents to continue to patronise approved waste management channels and support efforts to maintain a cleaner Lagos.