By Mohammed Adekola Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a three-day training for members of Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA), on professional approach to waste management. The EKSWAMA team, led by its Director-General, Mr Olasunkanmi Onipede, was received by the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin and his management team. […]
By Felix Kuyinu A group, F.A.B.E International Foundation, has admonished users of Ketu Fruit Market in Lagos to imbibe the nature of cleanliness as part of their daily activities. The Non Governmental Organization, in partnership with the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, and Prudential Zenith also held a cleaning exercise during a visit at the […]
By Daniel Chinenye Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) gave an inkling on plans to prohibit textile waste in all landfills across Lagos State, emphasizing that it can be put to a better use after recycling to gain income. This announcement was made during Lagos Fashion Week event […]
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the managing director/chief executive officer, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), says the state’s residents generate 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually. Mr Gbadegesin said this at a one-day stakeholders’ interactive forum on sustainable waste management on Thursday in Lagos. Speaking at the event, Mr Gbadegesin said […]
Kehinde Adeleye The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a motorised advocacy campaign, to key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, to sensitise residents on sustainable environment, as part of activities marking the Authority’s observance of World Cleanup Day. Adopting the theme, “Make Room for Life”, the roadshow kicked off […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has launched “Know Your PSP” campaign, an initiative aimed at improving communication and cooperation between residents and Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, responsible for waste collection. Commenting on the initiative, managing director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the campaign was aimed at improving waste […]
By Mohammed Adekola The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin has told truck drivers in charge of the Agency’s fleet, to strictly obey safe driving rules or risk severe penalties, including outright dismissal. He said this on Tuesday at the LAWMA’s headquarters, […]
Kehinde Adeleye Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), the foremost electricity distribution company in Nigeria, has partnered with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to encourage sustainable waste management practices. Ikeja Electric has generously provided waste bins to eighteen selected schools within its operational area, aiming to promote environmental awareness in the community. During the handover […]
By Mohammed Adekola The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised the first quarter health and safety training for sanitation workers in the state, aimed at prioritising their health, safety, and overall well-being in the course of duty. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the Authority recognised the health hazards associated with […]
Story By Kunle Awosiyan Mary could not stand the smoke anymore as she hurriedly ran away from dumpsite, leaving her money for the dustmen who had come to pick wastes from the dunghill. She roams the streets to sell groundnuts. She sold for the scavengers at the dumpsite but was choked by the emission from […]
