The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in collaboration with enforcement partners, has secured court convictions for eight individuals arrested for indiscriminate waste dumping along Ejigbo Road, Lagos. The environmental offenders, apprehended on June 28, 2025, following credible intelligence and community reports of persistent illegal dumping activities in the area, were …
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has presented financial support cheques to sweepers who sustained injuries while on duty, as well as to families of deceased sweepers who lost their lives in the course of service. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said in a statement that the …
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….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 …
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THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Thursday urged traders to take responsibility for the wastes generated in the market. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affair of LAWMA, Mrs Folashade Kadiri, in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LAWMA gave the …
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…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 …
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….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 …
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THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) to promote sustainable plastic waste management. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Folashade Kadiri, Director, Public Affairs, LAWMA, made available to the News Agency …
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THE Lagos State Government is set to establish waste-to-energy plants at strategic locations to enhance waste management and promote sustainable energy solutions. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
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…vows prosecution of violators THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a stern warning to property owners, agents and private occupiers in the state, to henceforth desist from illegal recycling and scavenging in unlicensed facilities. It also advised them to halt indiscriminate sorting, dumping, storing and trading of recyclable …
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…agency to establish Waste to Energy Plant in Epe THE Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has restated the Authority’s commitment to maximizing the potentials in circular economy, through transition from traditional waste management to a modernized system. He also disclosed that the Authority …
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