Assessment of Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Solid Waste Management Practices in Nigeria. (Case Study of Lagos State, Nigeria)

摘要

The paper examines the formal involvement of the Private Sector in Solid Waste Management Practices of Lagos State, Nigeria Lagos State is the most populous state in Nigeria with a population recorded as 13.4 million in the year 2000AD, but with huge Solid Waste abnormally seen day in day out on median of roads, canals, water drains and other illegal places. The Lagos State Government was exclusively managing its Solid Waste until 1997 when it accepted formally the Private Sector Participation (PSP). Even with the involvement of the PSP the situation still looks the same. The paper attributed this ineffectiveness to defective Policy, insufficient Public enlightenment, lack of proper enforcement machinery, lack of managerial and equipment capabilities among the PSP operator etc. Recommendations are proffered to ameliorate the situation.