The Lagos State Government underscored the critical need for effective sanitation practices to maintain a clean, flood-free, and safe environment across the state during a recent Weekly Community-Based Environmental Sanitation Advocacy campaign. The event took place on Sunday at Omobokun Street, Ekimogun Underbridge Iyana Oworo, in the Bariga Local Council […]
Waste Managements
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance sanitation, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce smart waste bins for every tenement in the state. This initiative is part of a broader campaign to improve waste management and curb the spread of communicable diseases linked to indiscriminate waste […]
Continuing the statewide community sanitation and advocacy campaign initiated by the Lagos State Government, LAWMA Academy interns, known as Team Eco Resilience, engaged residents of Otto Community, Lagos Mainland, on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of proper waste management. At the event, LAWMA Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, represented by Executive […]
On Sunday, the Lagos State Government reaffirmed its dedication to promoting sanitation advocacy throughout the state, aiming to instill a culture of good environmental sanitation and hygienic practices among residents. During a community-based sanitation exercise and sensitization event at Alamutu Market, Idi-Oro Mushin, the Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle […]
At the Waste to Energy Summit, themed “Driving Environmental Sustainability,” Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, outlined ambitious plans to overhaul the state’s waste management system. The summit, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, was organized by Rack Centre in partnership with […]
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its sanitation advocacy campaign across the state until all residents fully embrace the culture of proper environmental sanitation and hygiene practices. During a community-based sanitation exercise and sensitization event at Alamutu Market, Idi-Oro Mushin, the Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. […]
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued an urgent appeal to residents to prioritize personal and domestic hygiene, alongside proper waste management practices, to curb the spread of the disease. Speaking from his office in Ijora Olopa, Dr. Gbadegesin addressed the alarming […]
As Lagos celebrates Id el Kabir , the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a strong call for residents to prioritize proper waste disposal practices. Highlighting the need to maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the festive period, LAWMA emphasized the significance of managing animal waste and other refuse effectively. […]
As the world celebrates Children’s Day, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has called on parents to teach their children the importance of waste sorting and recycling to build a sustainable future. Speaking at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa during a Children’s Day event, Gbadegesin […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has introduced the “Know Your PSP” campaign to enhance communication and cooperation between residents and Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators responsible for waste collection. LAWMA’s managing director and CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the campaign aims to improve waste management practices across the […]