Sanwo-Olu declares small state of emergency over Lagos waste
By The BriefBrief
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared a “small state of emergency” to address the waste crisis in Lagos. He said the state government ordered 160 new compactor trucks to strengthen waste collection across the city.
WHO:Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor
WHAT:Declared a “small state of emergency” over Lagos’s waste crisis and ordered 160 new compactor trucks to strengthen waste collection.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Lagos, Nigeria
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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