The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has taken a significant step towards sustainable waste management and environmental innovation through its newly launched “Lunch & Learn” Lecture Series. The debut session, themed “Catalyzing Innovation through Collaboration: Unleashing the Power of the Triple Helix of Government, Industry, and Academia,” spotlighted the potential […]
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…… Signs Position Paper To Formalise Collaboration In order to encourage sustainable plastic waste management in Lagos State through circular economy principles, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has teamed up with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). The initiative tagged, […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of one of its sanitation workers, Mr. Bashiru Nuhu, who lost his life in a road accident in the Ketu area. According to LAWMA, the unfortunate incident occurred when a speeding mini-bus lost control and crashed […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its dedication to achieving a zero-waste Lagos, in line with global efforts to minimize waste and maximize resource recovery. Speaking on International Zero Waste Day, themed “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles,” LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasized the urgency […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has initiated a strategic media partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). This collaboration aims to amplify LAWMA’s programmes, initiatives, and successes, ensuring wider visibility and engagement with Lagos residents. At a high-level meeting held at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, the Managing Director/CEO […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement actions and introduced innovative waste collection strategies. With over 50 cases already in court, the agency is taking a firm stand against violators, ensuring that offenders face legal consequences. LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasized the importance of maintaining a […]
The Lagos State Government has reinforced its commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment through its street sweeping program, managed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). The initiative, which plays a crucial role in urban sanitation, has recently undergone significant improvements, including a wage review and enhanced worker […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) welcomed students and faculty from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday as part of their study tour focused on urban challenges and environmental sustainability. The visiting delegation, led by Prof. Lynn Schler, Head of the African […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a final warning to property owners, agents, and private occupiers in the state to cease all illegal recycling and scavenging activities in unlicensed facilities. The agency also advised against the indiscriminate sorting, dumping, storing, and trading of recyclable waste in both private […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has ramped up its enforcement and clean-up operations across the state to tackle indiscriminate waste disposal and promote environmental sustainability. The agency’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed LAWMA’s dedication to maintaining a clean Lagos, highlighting the deployment of its […]