The Lagos Waste Administration Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to correctly bag and get rid of their waste, particularly animal waste, throughout and after this 12 months’s Id el Kabir celebrations.
Managing Director/CEO of the company, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has famous that complete measures have been being carried out to make sure a clear and hygienic setting throughout the festivities, with service suppliers working assiduously.
He mentioned, “We now have put in place a strong system to handle waste successfully throughout Id el Kabir. Our objective is to make sure that the celebration is loved in a clear and protected setting. We’re working tirelessly to make sure this”.
Gbadegesin reiterated LAWMA’s dedication to addressing improper waste disposal practices that might result in environmental degradation, encouraging residents to interact solely assigned PSP operators and keep away from cart pushers, whose actions undermined the Authority’s efforts.
“We urge residents to cooperate with us by bagging and containerising waste generated throughout and after this era, for seamless evacuation by PSP operators. Cart pushers usually get rid of waste indiscriminately, inflicting environmental hurt. We can’t condone their actions, to maintain the town clear and protected”, he famous.
The LAWMA boss additionally admonished residents to shun dumping waste on highway medians, canals, uncompleted buildings, and different unauthorised areas, including that the Authority would supply back-up companies for PSP operators, in areas with service gaps, to make sure efficient waste administration.
He admonished motorists to drive cautiously throughout the festive interval, to safeguard the lives of sanitation employees who could be performing their duties on the streets and main roads throughout the town.
Whereas wishing all residents a cheerful celebration, he urged them to contact LAWMA’s toll-free strains at 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020 and 617, for immediate help.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
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