The
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its readiness to
tackle the expected surge in waste generation across the metropolis
during the Christmas festivities.
The Managing
Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who gave the assurance on
Monday in his office at Ijora Olopa, said the Authority had put measures
in place to meet the waste management needs of residents during the
Yuletide.
He said, “We have put adequate
measures in place to address the increase in waste generation that comes
with the festive season. Our teams are fully mobilised with trucks and
personnel to ensure prompt collection and disposal of waste in all parts
of Lagos. This is part of our commitment to making Lagos a clean and
liveable city during and after the Christmas holidays.”
Gbadegesin
noted that, as part of its operational strategies, LAWMA would deploy
additional waste collection trucks and personnel to high-traffic areas,
including markets, residential neighbourhoods, and commercial hubs,
adding that the Authority would work relentlessly to address peak waste
volumes and ensure all areas receive prompt attention.
“Our
approach is comprehensive. We are committed to maintaining a clean
environment during and after the celebrations. However, we need the
cooperation of all residents to bag and containerise their waste
properly, to facilitate efficient collection. Waste left unbagged often
scatters, causes low turnaround time and hazards for our sweepers and
other road users”, he stated.
The LAWMA boss
also reiterated the need for motorists to drive carefully and watch for
sanitation workers, who will be working tirelessly to clean roads and
highways during the festive period.
“Road
safety is paramount. We appeal to motorists to exercise patience and
caution, especially around our sweepers. They are dedicated to keeping
Lagos clean, and their lives should be safeguarded at all times.
Reckless driving endangers everyone, and we urge all road users to be
mindful and responsible”, he said.
He further
informed that LAWMA had intensified its public awareness campaigns, to
educate residents on proper waste management, which included targeted
radio programs, press releases, and active engagement on social media
platforms, all aimed at encouraging Lagosians to take responsibility for
their waste.
“We are leveraging every
available platform to sensitise Lagosians. Our goal is to establish a
culture of cleanliness and responsibility, ensuring that waste is
managed responsibly by every individual and household. This collective
effort will significantly reduce environmental hazards and enhance waste
collection efficiency”, he added.
While
wishing residents a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year, he assured
that names and phone numbers of management staff members would be
published for monitoring and complaints.
For
waste management-related issues, call LAWMA toll-free numbers:
080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020, and 617, or visit
www.lawma.gov.ng.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
23/12/2024
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