Lagos Unveils $400m Waste-To-Energy Plant
The state government has unveiled plans for a $400m Waste-to-Energy Plant to be constructed in the Epe area of the state to address the state’s growing waste and energy challenges.
The announcement was made on Wednesday at the Lagos Investors Summit.
According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the plant is designed to provide a long-term solution to the dual crisis of diminishing landfill capacity and insufficient power supply.
Currently, about 80 per cent of the state’s landfill capacity is nearly exhausted, posing serious environmental and public health risks.
“This strategic facility represents a critical step in our mission to create a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos while addressing the pressing issue of diminishing landfill capacity,” Wahab stated on X.
The facility will process municipal solid waste, converting it into clean energy capable of powering up to two million homes and businesses across the state.
Through the use of advanced conversion technology, the plant will not only generate electricity but also significantly reduce flooding caused by blocked drainage systems, especially during the rainy season.
The project also offers strong economic prospects, with a projected internal rate of return of 12 percent over a 20-year period, driven by electricity generation and tipping fees.
It is expected to contribute to Lagos’ climate resilience goals by cutting greenhouse gas emissions associated with landfill waste and introducing a new stream of renewable energy into the state’s grid.
In addition to the Waste-to-Energy Plant, the government also announced plans to introduce an Early Warning System for extreme weather events.
Both initiatives are part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s broader climate adaptation and sustainability strategy.
“These initiatives demonstrate the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration’s commitment to innovative, sustainable solutions that address both our immediate environmental challenges and long-term climate adaptation needs,” Wahab said.
He called on public and private sector partners to collaborate with the state in making the ambitious project a reality.
Lagos Unveils $400m Waste-To-Energy Plant is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
