By Felix Kuyinu
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has urged residents in the state to shun improper waste disposal and promote environmental cleanliness.
LAWMA disclosed that the state, under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is keen on making the metropolis a tidy habitat. The agency also declared that the law will takes it’s wrath on erring individuals who indulge in environmental pollution.
At Dopemu, Iyana Ipaja area of the state, LAWMA continued its state-wide campaign to inspire resident’s attitudinal changes towards environmental cleanliness.
During the motorized advocacy campaign tagged “War on Waste”, Managing Director of the agency, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stressed that the event was organized to tackle the menace of indiscriminate dumping, non-patronage of PSP operators and improper waste containerization.
Gbadegesin, represented by Adewumi Adetona, an officer of LAWMA, said: “With over 20 million residents, Lagos generates 13,000 metric tonnes of waste on a daily basis.
“The Authority bears the brunt of evacuating much of the waste on road median, streets,canals and drainage channels everyday. However, it is not sustainable for us as an agency, to continue with the same task without sensitizing you on your role in the waste management chain. That is why we have come up with this intervention.
“Our Advocacy Unit has always been on the move to enlighten residents, traders and communities. This is the second public roadshow we are having and the goal is to ensure the message of sustainable waste management practices gets to everyone.
He continued: “I want to implore you to relay the message to others and spread the gospel of a positive environmental consciousness to everyone around you. Let’s start from our homes by purchasing a waste bin for proper containerization of the waste we generate; separate organic waste from recyclables, patronize assigned PSP operators and pay for waste services promptly.
“Embrace the opportunities in recycling and start earning an income from your waste. Should you have any complaints about PSP services, call the Authority’s toll free lines and you will be attended to. Together, we can achieve a cleaner and safer Lagos.”
The Head of Marketing and Sales, Adopt-a-bin, Adedoyin Oyefusi, noted that the new smart bins, which could be acquired through installment payments, was carefully designed to prevent theft and enhance waste management efficiency for residents.
Oyefusi said: “We are committed to promoting sustainable waste management practices that will enhance a healthy living.
“To achieve this, LAWMA decided to introduce smart bins to help us achieve our goal of a cleaner Lagos. This campaign is tagged “war on waste”because we do not want to see any waste dumped recklessly. Therefore, we implore you to procure the waste bins and dispose of your waste properly into the bins.”
