Nigeria, June 18 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state following growing concerns over the build-up of refuse in several communities.

The governor announced the directive on Thursday, saying the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of Environment had been mobilised to address the situation.

"LAWMA, LASEPA, and the Ministry of Environment are currently working around the clock," Mr Sanwo-Olu said in a statement posted on his social media platforms.

"We have deployed extra trucks and personnel to clear the backlogs across all affected neighbourhoods. You should already see progr...