NGO debunks viral video claim on Mushin refuse situation
Lagos, Sept. 7, 2026 (NAN) The Mushin To The World Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to transforming communities, particularly in Mushin, Lagos, has debunked a viral video claim that Mushin is overwhelmed by refuse.
Mr Tunde Enitan, Founder and Executive Director of the foundation, debunked the claim in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos.
Enitan told NAN that the video being circulated on social media was old and did not reflect the current waste management situation in Mushin Local Government and Odolowu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State.
Enitan acknowledged that Lagos was still grappling with waste management challenges but said there had been noticeable improvements in waste evacuation and environmental sanitation in Mushin and Odolowu.
He said that the improvements followed recent interventions by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).
According to him, the monthly environmental sanitation re-introduced in the state in April has helped to identify areas affected by waste accumulation and other environmental challenges.
“The monthly sanitation has helped a lot because it has exposed major places that have been found to be dirty or clogged with waste in Mushin and Odolowu,” he said.
Enitan commended the chairmen of Mushin Local Government and Odolowu LCDA for efforts toward improving waste management in the areas.
He said LAWMA had also intensified waste evacuation in the areas, with trucks deployed to inner streets and major roads to remove accumulated waste.
He added task forces had been stationed at identified black spots to prevent residents from dumping refuse indiscriminately.
According to him, the measures are targeted at stopping residents from dumping refuse on road medians and other unauthorised locations.
He said the enforcement had been ongoing for more than a month, adding that residents found dumping waste illegally would be sanctioned.
“I personally took a walk this morning from Cappa down to Mushin Olosha and captured some spots that were usually regarded as red or black because of persistent waste accumulation.
“Starting from GTBank in Olohunsogo down to AP Junction and Moshi Lashi, there have been noticeable interventions.
“There have been task forces at some of these locations, guiding, redirecting and monitoring residents against dumping waste on road median,” he said.
Enitan urged the residents and social media users to verify information before sharing materials capable of damaging the reputation of communities or government agencies.
He said he had also seen a response from the Lagos State commissioner for the environment concerning a social media post on waste situation in Mushin.
He said that the claims did not represent the current situation in the affected areas.
Enitan, however, said although the interventions were yielding results, more work was still required to achieve sustainable waste management in Mushin and Odolowu.
He urged the residents to complement government efforts by properly disposing of their waste and refraining from dumping refuse on road medians, drainage channels and other unauthorised locations.
Enitan said the foundation had been corroborating with LAWMA on environmental sustainability and waste management advocacy.
He said the organisation was also using its activities to promote awareness on climate change, environmental sustainability and the need to convert waste to wealth.
He said the foundation was the convener of the Mushin-Odolowu Climate Change Conference aimed at educating residents on climate change and practical environmental solutions.
“The conference is meant to educate people more on the importance of environmental sustainability and what we can gain from turning our waste into wealth.
“We are an NGO in Mushin, and although our efforts are small, we are doing our part to ensure that the narrative around waste management changes,” he said.
NAN reports that Lagos has continued to face significant waste management challenges due to its large and growing population.
The challenges are also due to high volume of daily waste generation and pressure on existing collection and disposal infrastructure in the state.
The state government has intensified waste evacuation, enforcement and public sensitisation while encouraging residents to adopt responsible waste disposal practices.
Environmental experts have consistently identified indiscriminate waste dumping as a major contributor to blocked drainage channels, flooding, environmental pollution and public health risks.
The reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation in the state is part of efforts to promote cleaner communities and encourage residents to take greater responsibility for their environment. (NAN)
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