As part of efforts to improve environmental sustainability and advance waste-to-wealth initiatives, the Lagos State Government has partnered with Haggai Logistics Limited to establish its first world-class tyre collection and recycling facility for end-of-life tyres.
The development follows the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the state government and leading waste management companies during the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit held in Lagos. The summit featured panel discussions and expert dialogues on innovative climate solutions.
Delivering his address, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to transitioning from a “pick-and-dump” linear waste management model to a sustainable, circular system focused on conversion and wealth creation.
According to him, Haggai Logistics Limited will establish a fully automated Waste Tyre Recycling Factory that deploys modern, environmentally sound recycling technologies to process end-of-life tyres into reusable materials.
Wahab explained that the newly signed MoUs mark a significant milestone in Lagos State’s effort to reduce the volume of waste reaching landfill sites. He also cited the proposal by HAK Waste Limited, which will establish a circular beverage container bottle recycling and recovery system based on the Extended Producer Responsibility Mechanism (EPRM).
He added that the third MoU, signed with Mondo 4 Africa, aims to convert non-recyclable plastic waste into sustainable fuel and other valuable resources using green technologies.
“These partnerships reflect investor confidence in Lagos State’s EPRM policy and our unwavering commitment to building a circular economy,” Wahab said, adding that the government will continue to sensitise residents on waste sorting from the source and the value of waste as a resource.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that effective waste management in Lagos requires strong private-sector collaboration.
“LAWMA alone cannot manage the sheer volume of solid waste generated daily in the state. Partnerships like these are vital to converting waste into wealth and achieving a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos,” Gbadegesin said.
