Cholera Outbreak: LAWMA Issues Advisory To Lagos Residents

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LAWMA has issued an advisory to Lagos residents over the cholera outbreak in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to observe the best personal and domestic hygiene, as well as proper waste management practices, to curb the spread of rampaging cholera. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: … Read more

World Malaria Day: A Clean Environment Can Help Eliminate Malaria Spread – LAWMA

The World Malaria Day is marked on April 25 of every year. This year’s team is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”. LAWMA has made a case for ensuring an effective fight against malaria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa … Read more

Mandilas Building Fire: Lagos Govt Gives 14-Day Ultimatum

Oluyinka revealed that Lagos is ranked the 19th best city to visit in the world by Time Out Publication. Olumegbon-Lawal reiterated government’s stance against unauthorized structures and sales on walkways. Oki ordered the immediate demolition of illegal structures surrounding the Mandilas 10-storey building. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has given a … Read more

LAWMA Reveals Plans For Waste Management, Recycling Efforts In 2024

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has assured residents of the state, that the authority would intensify efforts at entrenching effective waste management across the state in 2024. Dr. Gbadegesin, who gave the assurance on Lagos Traffic Radio on Friday, noted that 2023 … Read more

LAWMA Devises New Strategies For Sanitation Services On Specific Highways. Here’s Why

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has mapped out plans to reassess and restrategise its sanitation (sweeping) activities on some highways across the city. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the announcement recently. Gbadegesin said the decision was to enable a thorough review of the operational modalities. … Read more

LAWMA Sensitises Primary School Pupils On Waste Management Amid Enforcement Actions

Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, addressing pupils of Otto Primary School, Otto, Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, on waste management practices

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sensitised the pupils of Otto Primary School, Otto, Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, on proper waste management, with emphasis on recycling, as a source of personal revenue. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, led the LAWMA team which addressed the pupils on … Read more

‘Staying Updated:’ LAWMA Trains Staff On Improved Medical Waste Management

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has trained its staff on improved medical waste operations and management, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, Lagos. The authority said the action is a part of efforts to improve staff capacity. In a statement on Friday, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, … Read more

World Cleanup Day: LAWMA Canvasses Cleaner Environment For Lagos

-LAWMA has called on Lagosians to support government’s efforts at establishing a cleaner and healthier environment in the State -LAWMA appealed to residents to shun all forms of improper waste disposal methods which could trigger flooding as the rains persist -LAWMA revealed that efforts were ongoing to rehabilitate landfills to ensure that the roads leading … Read more

‘Sort Your Waste For Recycling’ – LAWMA MD

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The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has again urged residents to imbibe the culture of waste sorting at source by dropping all recyclable items in one bag and other waste items in another. Speaking at Orile Bus Stop during a roadshow organised by LAWMA to create awareness and distribute … Read more

LAWMA Boss Commends Female Sweepers, Says They Are The Engine Room Of The Organisation

The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ola Oresanya, has described the female street sweepers as the engine room of the organisation, working round the clock to keep the State clean in the sustenance of a healthy environment. He made this commendation at Ikeja during an award ceremony organised by Spotlight African … Read more