NGLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly requested the resignation of Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), due to the ongoing waste management crisis in the state. According to Punch Newspaper, the governor expressed dissatisfaction with Gbadegesin's handling of the issue after visiting the Olusosun dumpsite and issuing directives for improvement. Despite these efforts, the situation remained unresolved, prompting the call for Gbadegesin's resignation. The governor also declared a state of emergency on waste collection earlier in September and took steps such as withdrawing licenses from six private sector participation (PSP) operators who failed to meet their obligations. While Gbadegesin has continued clearance operations in affected areas, it remains unclear whether he successfully convinced the governor to retract his request for resignation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the reported actions by the governor and the responses from LAWMA without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from multiple sources and provides context regarding the waste management issues and previous governmental actions, maintaining a cente
