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The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has stressed that keeping Lagos clean is a shared responsibility that goes beyond government efforts alone, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking at the annual conference of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) held at NECA House in Alausa, Gbadegesin highlighted the challenges of managing waste in a rapidly growing city like Lagos, with a population of over 22 million people.
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Represented by the Executive Director, Finance, Kunle Adebiyi, the LAWMA boss described waste management as a major urban issue that directly affects public health, flood control, and environmental sustainability.
He explained that waste collection across Lagos is handled by licensed Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators, with over 450 operators currently servicing different parts of the state under LAWMA’s supervision.
However, he noted that the system can only work effectively if residents play their part by disposing of waste properly and using approved PSP operators.
Gbadegesin warned that indiscriminate dumping of refuse and the continued use of illegal cart pushers remain major setbacks, often leading to blocked drainage systems and flooding, especially during the rainy season.
He added that Lagos, being a coastal and highly urbanised city, must adopt a more disciplined approach to waste management, as improperly disposed waste often ends up in canals, lagoons, and other water bodies.
Beyond just clearing waste, LAWMA is also pushing for more sustainable practices such as waste sorting, recycling, and resource recovery. According to him, this reflects a growing shift toward seeing waste not just as a problem, but as a potential resource that can support economic activities.
The agency is also working to improve efficiency through better monitoring, stronger coordination with operators, and targeted operational interventions.
Gbadegesin further called on the media to play a more active role in shaping public behaviour by promoting responsible environmental practices and providing better context in waste-related reporting.
He concluded that achieving a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos will require consistent collaboration between government, private operators, communities, and the media.
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