The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisance. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency…
Lagos pledges readiness to partner Ekiti on environmental sustainability
The Lagos State Government on Thursday pledged its readiness to partner Ekiti State on environmental sustainability as it played host to the State’s delegates from the Environment sector. This is contained in a statement signed by Kunle Adesina, Director, Public…
Alamutu Market at Mushin Sealed for Sanitation Concerns
LAWMA clears illegal trading activities at Yaba Railway corridors The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The Managing Director/CEO of…
LAWMA: Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets shut down
… Vows to end environmental nuisance in Lagos markets Following series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos…
NIMASA DONATES PROTECTIVE KITS TO LAWMA
In a bid to support the efforts of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has donated 1800 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to street sweepers, at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa. The kits comprise…
Winners Emerge at 2023 African Conservation Awards
Africa Celebrates Conservation Heroes at the 2023 African Conservation Awards This prestigious event honoured outstanding conservationists and showcased their exceptional contributions to protecting Africa’s natural heritage Winners have emerged at the 2023 African Conservation Awards, hosted by the Game…
World Clean-up Day: LAWMA Calls For Responsible Waste Management
In observance of this year’s World Clean-up Day, a global initiative dedicated to eliminating litter and waste from our surroundings, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to show commitment towards responsible waste management. Addressing the media…
LAWMA Conducts Medical Checks for Sanitation Workers
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the welfare and health of its workforce by organising an extensive medical screening program for its sanitation workers, commonly referred to as street sweepers. The event took place at…
Nigeria’s Waste Managers Association Inaugurate New Exco; Call for increased funding support
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called for the Federal and State governments in Nigeria to support the Association as it seeks their support to professionalize the Waste Management industry through capacity building and a special investment…
LASEPA, partners, takes trash for cash advocacy to Surulere, Coker LCDA
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Seven – Up Bottling Company (SBC) on Saturday took the advocacy of trash for cash to Surulere Local Government Area and Coker Community Development Area. The waste to wealth crusade saw…
