Cleaner Lagos: LAWMA intensifies activity across 11 operational regions

Managing Director,  Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has said the agency has intensified activity across all 11 operational regions, covering the three senatorial districts of the state.

This, he said, has ensured that every part of the state benefits from enhanced waste management services.

To prevent environmental nuisance, he said the authority ensured that all bin locations are promptly attended to.

Justifying the essence of the operation, he said: “Regular lifting prevented overspilling, while filled bins were replaced through interchange, ensuring that waste did not accumulate on the ground before chassis returned from dumpsites.

“This proactive approach maintained service reliability and reinforced public confidence in the authority’s capacity to manage waste effectively during peak periods.”

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Beyond routine operations, he added that LAWMA plays a pivotal role in supporting cultural activities.

“During the just concluded Eyo Festival, the authority worked diligently before, during, and after the event to render the venue and its environs sparkling clean,” he said, adding that “Lagos Island/CBD, hinterland streets, and roads leading to the venue were thoroughly sanitized, presenting a befitting image for an international cultural festival.”

This effort, the managing director said, underscored LAWMA’s role not only in waste management but also in promoting Lagos as a city of culture, tourism, and global relevance.

“Operational efficiency was further enhanced by improvements at the Olusosun landfill site, where LAWMA facilitated better access and reduced turnaround time for trucks at the tipping face.

“This intervention allowed for faster waste evacuation, minimized delays, and supported the overall effectiveness of the festive period operations.

“The success of these activities was driven by the dedication of LAWMA’s workforce, who operated tirelessly across the festive days of December 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Their round-the-clock service ensured that Lagos remained clean before, during, and after the celebrations, despite the surge in waste generation.

“This commitment reflects the authority’s mission to safeguard public health and environmental sustainability,” he said.