21st of October, 2026

Lagos Waste Crisis: Sanuth Denies Appointment As New LAWMA MD

Dr. Hassan Sanuth has denied his reported appointment as the new Managing Director (MD) of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).

There had been media reports to the effect that the incumbent MD, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, had been asked to resign over persistent waste management challenges across the state.

However, Sanuth who is a Director in the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, in a statement, said his reported appointment to replace Gbadegesin was false and unfounded.

“I have become aware of news circulating that I have been appointed as Managing Director (MD) of LAWMA.

“I wish to state categorically that this information is false and unfounded.

“I have not been appointed into that position and urge everyone to disregard the rumour and refrain from circulating unverified information.

“I appreciate the goodwill and confidence of those who may have shared or reacted to the news, but it is important that facts are established before information is disseminated. Thank you,” Sanuth said.

Dr. Hassan A. Sanuth holds a PhD in Environmental Microbiology and a master’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Ibadan.

His research interests include epidemiology, biodegradation and bioremediation, and environmental monitoring.

He also holds certificates in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling from the Institute for Water Education in Delft, the Netherlands, and Multilevel Water Governance from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.

Sanuth has more than 23 years of public service experience and has worked in various environmental management and protection departments, including pollution control, billing and monitoring, conservation, and ecology.

He also served as Nigeria’s focal point for environment under the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation-sponsored Collaborative Action for Sustainable Tourism programme in sub-Saharan Africa.Nigerian political analysis

Sanuth is a member of the Science Association of Nigeria, Nigeria Environmental Society and American Society for Microbiology, as well as an associate of the Nigerian Institute of Management.

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