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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has urged residents of Lagos State to adopt responsible waste disposal practices, stressing that proper waste handling is critical to building a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Gbadegesin made the call on Saturday while speaking on Sunrise Daily, a flagship programme on Channels Television, where he discussed the challenges of waste management in a rapidly urbanising megacity and the shared responsibility required to keep Lagos clean and liveable.
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He said LAWMA has sustained waste evacuation and management operations across the state, while also strengthening routine waste collection services and intensifying the clearing of identified flashpoints. According to him, many of these locations emerged as a result of indiscriminate dumping and poor waste-handling practices, which continue to hinder progress in the sector.
The LAWMA boss encouraged residents to adopt basic waste sorting practices at the household level, emphasising that separating recyclable materials from general waste would enhance collection efficiency, promote recycling, and reduce pressure on landfill sites.
He noted that the agency is increasingly shifting focus toward waste recycling, stressing that waste should no longer be viewed merely as refuse but as a resource with economic value. He explained that recycling initiatives could create employment opportunities, attract private sector participation, and contribute significantly to environmental protection.
Gbadegesin further advocated a circular economy approach to waste management, in which materials are recovered, reused, and recycled, rather than discarded after use. He said the model offers economic and business opportunities while reducing environmental impact, compared to the traditional linear system of collection and disposal.
On enforcement, he reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to upholding environmental laws and ensuring accountability, revealing that about 400 cases of environmental infractions were prosecuted in 2025. He cited a recent case in which an individual arrested for indiscriminate dumping was sentenced to jail as a deterrent to others.
The LAWMA chief called on residents to support enforcement efforts by shunning indiscriminate dumping and promptly reporting environmental violations, noting that public cooperation remains vital to maintaining cleanliness and order across the state.
He reiterated LAWMA’s readiness to work with communities, private operators, and other stakeholders to strengthen waste management systems and promote a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient Lagos State.
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