Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his administration has spent over N2 billion on the rehabilitation of dumpsites across the state, while another N1billion is being invested in the construction of transfer loading stations to provide the necessary infrastructure for waste management.

Mr Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Wednesday during the commissioning and handover of waste collection vehicles and double dino bins to the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA).

The governor said his administration has invested so much in improving waste management in the state in a bid to harness job creation potentials and other environmental benefits.

"You will recall that, on assumption of office two years ago,...