THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has explored the potential of biogas solutions to global environmental challenges like air pollution, climate change and water contamination among others. The event was a lunch and learn lecture with theme: “Catalyzing Innovation through Collaboration: Unleashing the Power of the Triple Helix of Government, Industry and Academia” held at … Read more
…To roll out CNG trucks, drone surveillance, community recycling centres, and waste recovery facilities The managing director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a strong warning to property owners and residents across the state, to keep their surroundings clean or face stiff penalties, including possible loss of property. He … Read more
…promises skill acquisition programme soon MORE than 1,000 sanitation workers have been celebrated at a special event tagged, rest and relaxation day, organised by Glo Foundation, at the headquarters of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA), Ijora, Olopa. The event was a break off work, and dedicated for rest and fun for the workers, featuring music, games, food, and … Read more
….as both organisation partners for circular economy THE Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, as received a donation of 100 smart bins from Lee Group of Companies Limited, at the agency’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, during a courtesy visit by the company. Both organisation have also agreed to partner to promote circular economy. Speaking on the purpose … Read more
THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised a sensitisation workshop, for traders at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, during which it admonished markets in the state to take charge of the waste generated by them . Themed “Hygienic Environment, Responsibility of All”, the workshop was attended by over 200 representatives of various markets located in the Lagos … Read more
….plan joint task force for improved surveillance The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), and the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN )Lagos State Chapter, have agreed to integrate a joint task force, to actualize their shared vision of a cleaner and more vibrant Lagos environment. It was the outcome of their courtesy visit at … Read more
…Markets to Remain Shut Indefinitely Pending Full Compliance In a decisive move to enforce environmental compliance and safeguard public health, the Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 13 markets and commercial facilities located along the Ketu and Ikorodu Road axis. The action follows a series of unheeded warnings and a sustained pattern of … Read more
… signs position paper to formalise collaboration THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), to promote sustainable plastic waste management in Lagos State, through circular economy practices. The initiative tagged, UNIDO Project 210184: “Promoting Sustainable Plastic Value Chains … Read more
…to provide backup services during the festivities THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste, through their PSP operators, during and after the Eid-El-Fitri festivities. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement, disclosed that the Authority had put adequate measures in place … Read more
THE Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has received a delegation from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, in a strategic partnership bid to boost media visibility of LAWMA’s programmes and activities. NAN’s delegation, led by Mrs. Omowole Ifeyinwa, head of editorial operations, commended LAWMA for … Read more