Waste Management Policy and Its Effectiveness in Lagos State of Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis of Cleaner Lagos Initiative

Abstract

This article examined the effectiveness of Lagos State waste management policy put in place under the caption “Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI)”. As the commercial hub of the State, the City of Lagos is experiencing difficulty in waste disposal which involves getting rid of huge dumps of waste matters coming from various commercial and industrial activities in Lagos. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of waste management policy under Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI). Descriptive research design was adopted in this study. A sample size of 500 respondents was obtained through random sampling method across Lagos metropolis. Data were collected through structured copies of questionnaire administered to respondents. Out of the 500 copies of questionnaire administered, 380 were returned correctly completed and fit for analysis. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using SPSS and regression analysis. Specifically, the study examined the extent to which proper implementation of CLI serves as panacea solution to waste management problem in Lagos State. The study also assessed how public cooperation affects smooth collection and disposal of waste matters in Lagos State. The result of the hypotheses tested showed that proper implementation of CLI has significant positive effect on waste management. Also public cooperation has significant effect on smooth waste collection and disposal in Lagos State. Based on the findings, the study recommended active implementation of CLI by the government and genuine cooperation of the public in order to record sustainable break-through in waste management in Lagos State.

Key word: Waste Management Policy, Effectiveness, Cleaner Lagos Initiative.

DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/16-2-04

Publication date: April 30^th 2026