Afrigather …sentenced to 144 hours of group service
In a stern reminder of the significance of accountable waste administration, a girl has been apprehended by the Lagos Waste Administration Authority (LAWMA) enforcement group, for illegally emptying her waste bin right into a drainage channel.
The arrested lady, Rukayat Oderinde of quantity 17, Hassan Ogumola Road, Ahamadiyya, Lagos, was caught red-handed on digicam whereas she was disposing of her family waste straight into the drainage channel, an act strictly prohibited beneath present waste administration laws within the state, as they posed severe threats to the general cleanliness and performance of the drainage system.
Responding to this, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, stated that improper waste disposal, notably by drainage channels, might result in clogged drains, which in flip prompted flooding throughout heavy rains, including that this not solely disrupted day by day life but in addition jeopardised the security and well being of the group.
“Blockages in drainage channels can lead to stagnant water, changing into breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and different dangerous pests. I commend the LAWMA enforcement group who wasted no time in
apprehending the lady. This emphasises our dedication to sustaining a clear and wholesome setting for all residents.
The girl was arrested and sentenced to 144 hours of group service by the courtroom, for violating waste administration laws. This incident serves as a stark reminder to residents that improper waste disposal
won’t be tolerated and can be met with strict enforcement”, he stated.
The environmental offender is anticipated to start her 8-hours per day group service from Ahmadiyya to Salolo route, for the following 18 days, cleansing the setting.
Odumboni reminded residents about the necessity to have interaction correct strategies of waste disposal and the potential penalties of non-compliance, urging them to make use of designated waste bins and containers for his or her family
waste.
He implored the populace to patronise assigned PSP operators whose responsibility is to make sure seamless disposal of waste generated by tenements, including that residents ought to name LAWMA toll-free numbers 07080601020 and 617,
for any environmental infractions noticed of their space.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
10/06/2023
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