The Lagos State Government has called for stronger partnerships with industry players to address the environmental risks associated with construction, demolition, and disaster waste (CDDW). At a one-day stakeholder forum held in Ikoyi, organised by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Wastecare Solutions Ltd., experts and regulators converged to […]
Waste Managements
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), working alongside enforcement agencies, has successfully prosecuted eight individuals caught dumping waste illegally along Ejigbo Road. The arrests were made on June 28, 2025, after reports from concerned residents and intelligence gathering revealed repeated cases of illegal dumping in the area. The culprits were […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has extended financial support to sanitation workers injured while on duty, as well as to the families of sweepers who lost their lives in the line of service. Speaking during the cheque presentation, LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasized that sanitation workers are […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to reconsider its proposed ban on select single-use plastics, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025, citing a lack of data, stakeholder consultation, and potential economic fallout. In a statement signed by Director General Segun Ajayi-Kadir, MAN […]
The Lagos State Government has insisted that the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege will remain sealed until operators meet minimum hygiene and environmental standards. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this clear during a televised interview on Sunday, stressing that public health and environmental integrity take precedence […]
In celebration of World Environment Day 2025, Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by launching a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution. This year’s global theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” resonated strongly with Airtel’s mission of environmental stewardship. The company’s initiative, branded #UnPlasticAfrica, commenced […]
As Lagos prepares for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to adopt proper waste management practices to ensure a clean and healthy environment during and after the festive period. In a statement released on Wednesday, LAWMA Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, assured residents […]
A resident of No. 25 Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Ketu, Mr. Ogunbadejo Olawale, has been arrested after being captured in a viral video illegally dumping waste on the Alapere link bridge. The joint enforcement operation was carried out by officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State […]
The Managing Director and CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a strong caution to Lagos residents and property owners: clean up your environment or face strict consequences, including the possibility of losing your property. Speaking on a radio programme on Lagos Talks 91.3FM […]
Lagosians are being urged to change how they see waste, not as something to throw away, but as a powerful tool for income and environmental sustainability. This message came from the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, during an exclusive […]