The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has underscored the importance of maintaining a clean environment, to combat the spread of malaria. He said this in a statement marking this year’s World Malaria…
Obey Safe Driving Rules or Get Sacked ─ LAWMA boss tells truck drivers
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has told truck drivers in the agency’s fleet, to strictly obey safe driving rules or risk severe penalties, including outright dismissal. He said this on Tuesday, at…
Gbadegesin Drives Bold Initiatives at LAWMA
By Bolaji Israel Lagos, the bustling metropolis of Nigeria, is home to over 20 million people. With such a massive population, managing waste and maintaining a hygienic environment become a daunting task. However, one man has risen to the challenge,…
World Recycling Day: HEDA Charges LASG, Others on Waste Management Reform
On the occasion of the 2024 World Recycling Day, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos State Government to recognize waste pickers as essential contributors to recycling efforts and frontline warriors against pollution…
LASG intensifies cleaning of drainage channels including canals
As part efforts to actualize its promise to sustain a flood free Lagos, the Lagos State Government has intensified dredging / cleaning of major drainage channels and canals across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo…
Captain Fanplastic Teams Up with Secret Sunrise for a Unique Dance Cleanup for Nature
Captain Fanplastic, the renowned environmental superhero, joined forced with Secret Sunrise Cape Town, the global dance movement, to host an innovative event combining dance, community cleanup, and storytelling. This collaboration aims to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote community engagement,…
Lady bags 7months jail term for assaulting Lagos sanitation officer
A 22-year old lady has been sentenced to seven months and three weeks imprisonment by a Special Offences Court for assaulting an officer of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly called KAI at Ile-Epo bus stop along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.…
RAMADAN: LAWMA HOLDS THIRD LECTURE
MD/CEO says program will promote religious inclusiveness The Muslim faithful of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA has held its annual Ramadan Public Lecture, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa. In his welcome address, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa…
Nigeria, Germany launches partnership on battery recycling
Nigeria and Germany has launched a Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal recycling (ProBaMet) project. The partnership aims at improving battery recycling in Nigeria, raising labour and environmental standards, and establishing sustainable trade flows for raw materials. On this new…
Wastepickers Day: Association calls for formalization of informal wastepickers
As the International Community marks the International Wastepickers Day, the Association of Scrapes and Wastepickers of Lagos (ASWOL), has called for the integration of informal wastepickers to the formal sector The President of ASWOL, Mr Friday Oku, made the appeal…