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LAWMA Gears Up for Christmas, Seeks Responsible Waste Disposal

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Dec 23, 2024.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents of its readiness to manage the anticipated surge in waste generation during the upcoming Christmas festivities.

Eko Hot Blog reports that LAWMA’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, announced that the agency has implemented necessary measures to meet the waste management needs of the city during the holiday season.

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Speaking at his office in Ijora Olopa on Monday, Gbadegesin acknowledged the potential for a significant increase in waste production during the festive period. He emphasized that LAWMA is prepared to tackle this challenge head-on, ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for all Lagosians.

He said, “We have put adequate measures in place to address the increase in waste generation that comes with the festive season.

Our teams are fully mobilised with trucks and personnel to ensure prompt collection and disposal of waste in all parts of Lagos.

This is part of our commitment to making Lagos a clean and liveable city during and after the Christmas holidays.”

LAWMA Gears Up for Christmas, Seeks Responsible Waste Disposal

Gbadegesin noted that, as part of its operational strategies, LAWMA would deploy additional waste collection trucks and personnel to high-traffic areas, including markets, residential neighbourhoods, and commercial hubs, adding that the Authority would work relentlessly to address peak waste volumes and ensure all areas receive prompt attention.

“Our approach is comprehensive. We are committed to maintaining a clean environment during and after the celebrations.

However, we need the cooperation of all residents to bag and containerise their waste properly, to facilitate efficient collection.

Waste left unbagged often scatters, causes low turnaround time and hazards for our sweepers and other road users”, he stated.

The LAWMA boss also reiterated the need for motorists to drive carefully and watch for sanitation workers, who will be working tirelessly to clean roads and highways during the festive period.

“Road safety is paramount. We appeal to motorists to exercise patience and caution, especially around our sweepers.

They are dedicated to keeping Lagos clean, and their lives should be safeguarded at all times. Reckless driving endangers everyone, and we urge all road users to be mindful and responsible”, he said.

He further informed that LAWMA had intensified its public awareness campaigns, to educate residents on proper waste management, which included targeted radio programs, press releases, and active engagement on social media platforms, all aimed at encouraging Lagosians to take responsibility for their waste.

“We are leveraging every available platform to sensitise Lagosians. Our goal is to establish a culture of cleanliness and responsibility, ensuring that waste is managed responsibly by every individual and household.