The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a clean environment across the state throughout the Easter celebrations, promising comprehensive waste management measures designed to effectively serve residents before, during and after the holidays.
In a statement by the managing director and chief executive officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the agency assured Lagosians of seamless waste evacuation across all districts, noting that necessary operational resources had been deployed to meet expected increase in waste generation during the period.
He said, “To ensure residents celebrate this year’s Easter in a clean atmosphere, we will be deploying trucks and personnel across the city. Our Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators have been directed to discharge their duties assiduously. LAWMA will also provide direct backup support where necessary to ensure zero waste accumulation.”
Gbadegesin admonished residents to bag their waste properly, engage only assigned PSP operators and ensure prompt payment of waste bills to sustain service delivery, adding that the authority would leave no stone unturned in its quest to achieve environmental sustainability.
He advised residents against illegal dumping, reckless driving and acts capable of compromising the environment during the celebrations, stressing the importance of public responsibility in realising a cleaner Lagos.
“The operations, street sweepers and sanitation teams will be actively working during the holidays. We urge motorists to be cautious and respect the rights and safety of our operations and sanitation workers. Let’s remember that keeping Lagos clean is a collective duty,” he added.
While wishing Lagosians a peaceful and clean Easter celebration, the LAWMA boss called on the public to take advantage of the agency’s customer support channels for any waste-related issues during the period.
