Agency Seeks Residents’ Support For Clean Environment

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has appealed to residents of the state to support the agency in its efforts to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment across the state during the Christmas and New  Year festivities.

In a statement, the managing director/chief executive officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency had activated a comprehensive waste management plan to address the anticipated increase in waste generation across residential, commercial and public areas during the period.

According to him, LAWMA has deployed waste evacuation trucks, personnel, and supervisory teams to strategic locations, including major highways, markets, motor parks and other high-traffic public spaces, to ensure prompt and continuous waste collection throughout the holiday period.

Gbadegesin noted that the authority had also strengthened collaboration with Private Sector Participants (PSPs), Community Development Associations (CDAs), and market leaders, to promote proper waste disposal practices and ensure compliance with approved collection schedules.

“We have mandated all PSP operators to sustain effective service delivery before, during, and after the festivities, especially in densely populated residential areas. LAWMA will not tolerate service lapses during this period, as monitoring and enforcement have been intensified statewide,” he said.

The LAWMA boss urged residents to support the Authority’s efforts by properly bagging and disposing of their waste, avoiding indiscriminate dumping, and making use of designated waste collection points, urging Lagosians to embrace waste reduction practices, including the use of reusable bags and containers, to minimise littering during celebrations.

Gbadegesin further assured residents that LAWMA intervention teams and enforcement officers would remain on duty throughout the festive season to swiftly respond to waste accumulation and environmental infractions.

He advised motorists to exercise caution on major roads, particularly around waste evacuation points, to protect sanitation workers who would be working extended hours to keep the city clean.

“Our goal is to ensure that Lagos remains clean, orderly and livable throughout the festive period and beyond. LAWMA is fully prepared, and with the cooperation of residents, we can all enjoy a safe and pleasant Christmas and New Year,” he said.