The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced a partnership with Proganics Limited to process organic waste into animal feed and bio-fertilisers, a move expected to reduce methane emissions, create jobs and support the state’s climate action goals.
Speaking at a stakeholder forum in Lagos, LAWMA Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed that nearly half of the 13,000 tonnes of waste generated daily in Lagos is organic, amounting to about 6,500 tonnes.
He said the initiative aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s COP28 pledge to cut methane emissions and promote sustainable waste management.
Gbadegesin noted that Proganics has established a 200-tonne daily capacity facility that uses Black Soldier Fly technology to convert food waste into animal feed and fertiliser.
He added that LAWMA is also deploying RFID-tagged green bins and IoT-enabled sensors to track and evacuate organic waste from restaurants, hotels and event centres.
“This innovation will improve operational efficiency, reduce pests and odours, and help businesses lower their waste bills,” Gbadegesin said, adding that financial rebates may be offered to compliant organisations.
Augustine Ogee, Head of Corporate Strategy at Proganics, said the project represents more than waste collection, describing it as a “scalable circular economy model” that can support food security, environmental protection, and job creation.
Also speaking, Dr. Michael Bankole, Head of the Climate Change Department at the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, said the initiative reflects Lagos’s broader climate strategy.
“A clean city boosts public health, attracts investment, and improves quality of life. Organic waste is a resource, not a liability,” he said.
Gbadegesin emphasised that the Black Soldier Fly technology has already been adopted in countries like Kenya and Rwanda, adding that Lagos is introducing it to Nigeria as part of a systemic shift from landfilling to sustainable resource recovery.
The partnership represents a significant step in Lagos’s transition towards a circular economy, turning waste into economic opportunities while reinforcing the state’s position as a leader in urban sustainability in Africa.