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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) issued 343 contravention notices to construction sites across various locations in the state over the past year. Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, revealed this during an ongoing ministerial press briefing commemorating one year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has finalized the rehabilitation of Olusosun dumpsite as the rainy season approaches, aiming to facilitate smooth waste disposal operations throughout the state. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, emphasized this in a statement on Thursday, highlighting the rehabilitation’s purpose to enhance operational efficiency […]
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), issued a stern warning to truck drivers under the agency’s purview during a recent address at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa. Emphasizing the paramount importance of safe driving practices, Gbadegesin highlighted a range of infractions that would not […]