The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) is set to hold a two-day Technical Workshop on Sewage Treatment Operations for sewage treatment plant operators and other professionals in Lagos State.
The maiden edition, themed “Effective Operation of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs),” is being organised in partnership with the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) and will take place from Wednesday, September 2 to Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Speaking ahead of the programme, the General Manager of LSWMO, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, described the workshop as part of the Lagos State Government’s strategic efforts to promote safe, efficient and environmentally compliant wastewater management. He noted that effective operation of sewage treatment plants, particularly in residential and commercial facilities, is critical to preventing environmental pollution and protecting public health. According to him, the initiative reflects the agency’s commitment to ensuring that wastewater infrastructure delivers the environmental outcomes for which it was established.
Afolabi stressed that effective wastewater management requires more than infrastructure and regulation, noting that the competence of professionals operating treatment facilities is central to achieving safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes. He said the workshop would equip participants with practical knowledge in sewage treatment plant operations and maintenance, wastewater treatment processes, laboratory analysis and determination of effluent parameters, wastewater microbiology and plant optimisation. He added that the training would also promote energy efficiency, safe sanitation, wastewater reuse and recycling, as well as the principles of a circular economy.
The workshop is expected to bring together STP operators, maintenance officers, plant supervisors, engineers, environmental consultants, quality assurance officers, HSE professionals and facilities managers. Afolabi said the programme would provide participants with an opportunity to share field experiences, examine common operational challenges and develop practical solutions for more efficient and sustainable wastewater management. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to building a technically competent, compliance-driven and sustainability-focused wastewater management system capable of supporting Lagos’ growing population while protecting the State’s environmental resources.
