The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has kicked off a motorised advocacy campaign across key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, aimed at raising awareness on environmental sustainability as part of its World Cleanup Day activities. Under the theme “Make Room for Life,” the campaign began at Lekki Toll Gate and […]
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To address the growing challenge of marine waste along Lagos’ coastline, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has scaled up its operational activities in commemoration of this year’s World Cleanup Day. The theme for the 2024 event, “Arctic Cities and Marine Litter,” highlights the global concern over the environmental hazards […]
At the 11th PROPAK West Africa 2024: Smart Packaging Conference, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu called on food processing companies to adopt biodegradable and compostable packaging materials to promote environmental sustainability. Represented by Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, […]
The LAWMA Academy has successfully wrapped up its 2024 summer school program, a four-week initiative aimed at educating pupils on effective waste management and recycling. Held at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, the program saw enthusiastic participation from students across Lagos State. In a closing ceremony, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, […]
The Managing Director and CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called on private organizations and residents to actively participate in community sanitation by adopting streets and neighborhoods as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. This initiative aims to improve environmental cleanliness across […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]