As Easter draws near, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment through responsible waste management practices. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, highlighted in a statement issued on Friday, urged residents to avoid indiscriminate waste disposal and instead incorporate […]
Waste Managements
Lagos, the vibrant heart of Nigeria, pulsates with a population exceeding 20 million, presenting a formidable challenge in waste management and environmental upkeep. Yet, amidst this daunting task, one man has emerged as a beacon of change, not only revolutionizing waste management within the city but also pioneering models for […]
In a city teeming with over 20 million inhabitants, managing waste and preserving a clean environment is a Herculean task. However, one man has emerged as a beacon of change, revolutionizing waste management practices and setting new standards not only for Lagos but for the entire nation. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, […]
On Monday, the Lagos State Government and JONSPONG, a Ghanaian Waste Management company, officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing the management of solid and liquid waste within the state. The MOU, which saw participation from Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, and Executive […]
The Lagos State Government and JONSPONG, a Ghanaian Waste Management company, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday to handle solid and liquid waste within the state. Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, and Executive Chairman of JOSPONG Group, Dr. Joseph Agyepong, endorsed the MOU, aiming to […]
…. Deploys mechanised sweeping on strategic roads The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised the first quarter of health and safety training for sanitation workers in the state, aimed at prioritising their health, safety, and overall well-being in the course of duty. Managing director and CEO of LAWMA, […]
In a meeting convened by Tokunbo Wahab to address solid waste management, the Lagos State Government has officially initiated the strict enforcement of a ban on the use and sale of Styrofoam containers within the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources emphasized the urgency of this measure, […]
Over 4,258 students from various public schools throughout the state have been made more aware of the Lagos Waste Management Authority since the start of its school enlightenment and advocacy campaign last month, according to LAWMA Academy, the organization’s educational branch. This was disclosed by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) collaborated with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to distribute LAG ID cards to more than 2,000 sweepers. The distribution event occurred at LAWMA headquarters in Ijora Olopa, following a fruitful data capturing exercise conducted beforehand. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of […]
In an attempt to put an end to further environmental violations in the area, the Lagos State Government has initiated the removal of illegal squatters residing under Ijora Bridge. The enforcement action, executed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), follows a one-week ultimatum issued earlier by the Commissioner for […]