LAWMA, NAN Collaborate to Increase Public Awareness of Waste Management Efforts

• Gbadegesin noted that LAWMA recently collaborated with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority
• Gbadegesin emphasized that the media’s influence in promoting environmental awareness is more critical than ever.
• She introduced a wide array of media products designed to improve the public reach of LAWMA’s initiatives.

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have entered into a strategic partnership to raise the media profile of LAWMA’s initiatives, Eko Hot Blog reports.

During a visit to LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, NAN’s delegation, led by Mrs. Omowole Ifeyinwa, Head of Editorial Operations, acknowledged LAWMA’s commitment to a sustainable environment.

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She expressed NAN’s keen interest in working together with LAWMA to ensure accurate dissemination of information about the agency’s programs and activities.

According to her, “This partnership will position the agency for global recognition and investment opportunities while fostering greater public awareness on waste management best practices and all initiatives put in place to ensure a cleaner Lagos”.

She introduced a wide array of media products designed to improve the public reach of LAWMA’s initiatives.

These products include PR Wire, advertisements, and documentaries, among others, which could be leveraged by LAWMA to facilitate timely news reporting and strengthen connections with grassroots communities.

“The proposed partnership would also include the production of documentaries showcasing LAWMA’s initiatives and successes, further amplifying the agency’s impact and reputation”, she stressed.

Gbadegesin emphasized that the media’s influence in promoting environmental awareness is more critical than ever.

He said, “Despite LAWMA’s ongoing sensitisation campaigns, some residents remain unaware of proper waste disposal methods. Migrants that come into Lagos must be educated on LAWMA’s policies to prevent improper waste disposal. The LAWMA advocacy team has been doing this to ensure every resident is adequately informed.”

He discussed the agency’s commitment to shifting from linear waste management to a circular economy model.

Gbadegesin noted that LAWMA recently collaborated with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and Swedfund, a Swedish investment fund, on a feasibility study exploring the conversion of organic waste into biofuel for Lagos’ mass transit fleet.

“We aim to replicate Sweden’s model, where compactor trucks and buses run on biomethane, reducing landfill dependence and enhancing environmental sustainability,” he stated.

The LAWMA Boss announced the agency’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghanaian firm Jospong Group.

This collaboration aims to enhance waste management practices in Lagos State, aligning with LAWMA’s broader vision of diverting 90% of waste from landfills through innovative recycling and resource recovery methods.

Gbadegesin also highlighted the importance of the Private Sector Participation (PSP) model, which involves 428 operators working in partnership with LAWMA to manage the city’s daily waste generation of approximately 13,000 tonnes.

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He reiterated LAWMA’s push for recycling, noting that companies are willing to purchase recyclable materials, saying, “Recycling plastics not only benefits the environment but also provides financial incentives to residents”.

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