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 […]
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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 […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its readiness to handle the anticipated surge in waste generation during the festive season. The assurance was given by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, on Monday at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora Olopa. Dr. Gbadegesin highlighted that comprehensive measures have been […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a three-day intensive training program for staff members of the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA), focusing on professional approaches to modern waste management. The EKSWAMA delegation, led by its Director-General, Mr. Olasunkanmi Onipede, was welcomed by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) celebrated its annual Christmas Carol and End-of-Year Thanksgiving Service, marking a day of gratitude and reflection for God’s goodness and blessings in the outgoing year. The event, held at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, brought together the authority’s management team, staff, neighbors, friends, and well-wishers […]