…to procure new trucks to support PSP operators amid growing waste crisis By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State, one of Africa’s largest megacities, is grappling with a severe waste management crisis, generating an estimated 13,000 tonnes of refuse daily, according to…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste, through their PSP operators, during and after the Eid-El-Fitri festivities. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement, disclosed that…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is set to revolutionise waste collection in the state with plans to introduce 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compactors this year. The announcement was made by LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa…
…Urges residents to report waste collection challenges The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting oral health hygiene among people with disabilities in the state. General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA),Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal…
… deploys enforcement team to dislodge squatters, illegal recyclers at Ijora- Olopa By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a stern warning to property owners, agents, and private occupiers in the state to cease engaging in…
…Urges residents to report waste collection challenges By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its night surveillance operations to curb indiscriminate waste dumping, arresting multiple offenders in recent days. According to a statement signed by Kadiri…
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced plans to establish a biogas plant at the Ketu-Ikosi fruit market, aimed at converting organic waste into sustainable energy and fertilisers. The announcement was made by Mr. Abimbola Ajayi, Assistant Director…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin has called on residents of Lagos to prioritise cleanliness as a daily habit, extending it beyond special occasions and festivities. In a statement issued…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an end-of-the-year bonus for street sweepers and waste handlers working with the Lagos Waste Management Authority. The gesture, according to a statement signed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Folashade Kadiri,…
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) on Monday sealed some sections of the popular Alaba International Market and the bustling Trade Fair Market. According to LAWMA via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, “The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in…
