… Styrofoam Ban In Public Interest Following the state’s recent prohibition on the use of styrofoam packaging, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) convened to talk about how to put sustainable waste management methods into practice. Addressing the stakeholders, the managing director/CEO of […]
Waste Managements
……Gives 24hrs marching order to fuel/diesel sellers under the bridge Lagos State Government on Sunday gave a five-day quit notice to different squatters under the Ijora Causeway bridge and Lagos Blue Rail Line overhead bridge in Ijora to remove all their shanties for constituting a danger to the Lagos […]
The Lagos State Government insisted that the complete prohibition on the use and distribution of Styrofoam in the state would not be lifted. The declaration was made at the Alausa Secretariat during a consultative meeting between the state and representatives of the Restaurant and Food Services Proprietor Association of Nigeria […]
In an effort to address escalating environmental health issues, the Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by closing down the Oke-Afa Market in Isolo and the Katangua Market in Abule Egba. This action comes as a response to the violation of waste disposal regulations and various unhygienic practices observed […]
The Lagos State Government declared an immediate ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics within the state, as disclosed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. In a statement personally signed by Wahab, the decision was prompted by the environmental havoc […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has initiated the production of waste bins for Ekiti State as part of a collaborative effort to address various waste management and environmental issues. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, revealed this development during a statement in his office on Tuesday. He […]
LAWMA, the Lagos Waste Management Authority, has introduced a new toll-free number, 08000LAWMA, to enhance communication and make its waste management services more accessible to residents. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, emphasized that the introduction of this toll-free number aims to broaden communication avenues with the public. […]
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has conveyed a commitment to enhancing effective waste management throughout the state in 2024. Providing this assurance during an interview on Lagos Traffic Radio on Friday, Dr. Gbadegesin highlighted the dedicated efforts made in the previous year […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has spread festive cheer among the city’s street sweepers and waste handlers by approving an end-of-year bonus for them in appreciation of their critical role in keeping Lagos clean. The announcement, made by the Managing Director and CEO of the Lagos Waste Management […]
…Vows To Ensure Clean Lagos During Festivities The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has restated its readiness to ensure a clean and sustainable environment in the state during the Christmas and New Year festivities, despite anticipating a 100% increase in waste generation. The Managing Director and CEO of LAWMA, Dr. […]