… Agency Urges Residents to Stop Patronising Cart Pushers
The
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its
enforcement and clean-up operations across the state to curb
indiscriminate waste disposal and maintain environmental sustainability.
The
agency’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa
Gbadegesin, emphasised LAWMA’s unwavering commitment to keeping Lagos
clean, noting that the monitoring and enforcement team had been
mobilised to ensure compliance with waste management laws of the state.
He
said, “LAWMA remains resolute in stamping out illegal waste disposal
and environmental violations. Our Environmental Monitoring and
Enforcement Anti-Cart Pushers Squad has been actively dislodging illegal
waste operators who contribute to the degradation of our environment.
We urge residents to desist from patronising them and instead work with
registered PSP operators for proper waste disposal.”
Gbadegesin
said the enforcement team recently carried out major operations in
areas like Ifako-Ijaiye, Dopemu, Agege, Ojodu Berger, and other parts of
Lagos, apprehending cart pushers known for collecting waste and dumping
it at unauthorised locations, stressing that such activities violated
environmental laws and undermined the state government’s efforts at
maintaining a clean and livable city.
He warned
that ignorance of the law is not an excuse and anyone caught engaging
in cart pushing would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The
LAWMA boss further noted that the Authority had also commenced the
evacuation of waste from illegal dumpsites along the Lekki-Epe
Expressway, particularly behind Circle Mall, adding that the operation,
simultaneously taking place at Mile 2 Badagry expressway, would continue
in the coming weeks, in line with the agency’s ongoing efforts to clear
accumulated waste, remove silt along the median and verges and prevent
indiscriminate disposal along highways.
In a
separate exercise, LAWMA has intensified efforts to clean up Lagos
waterways, ensuring that rivers and water bodies remain free of waste
and blockages. The initiative is aimed at reducing environmental
pollution and promoting cleaner water channels across the state.
Gbadegesin
urged Lagosians to support LAWMA’s initiatives in 2025, by properly
disposing of their waste, reporting service gaps, and calling the
agency’s helplines for backup waste collection services.
"A
cleaner Lagos is achievable when everyone plays their part. We urge
residents to work with assigned PSP operators, report waste-related
infractions, and adopt responsible waste disposal habits. Together, we
can create a cleaner and healthier city for all,” he added.
For
waste management related issues and complaints, please call LAWMA
toll-free numbers: 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020 and 617, or
visit www.lawma.gov.ng.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
03/02/2025
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