The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents of uninterrupted waste collection and a clean environment throughout the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency had activated a comprehensive operational plan to manage the expected rise in waste generation across residential, commercial, and public areas during the festive period.
According to a statement signed by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, the Authority has deployed waste evacuation trucks, personnel, and supervisory teams to strategic locations including major highways, markets, motor parks, and other high-traffic areas to ensure timely and continuous waste evacuation.
Gbadegesin said LAWMA had strengthened collaboration with Private Sector Participants (PSPs), Community Development Associations (CDAs), and market leaders to enhance proper waste handling and ensure adherence to collection schedules.
“We have mandated all PSP operators to sustain effective service delivery before, during, and after the festivities, especially in densely populated residential areas. LAWMA will not tolerate service lapses during this period, as monitoring and enforcement have been intensified statewide,” he stated.
He appealed to residents to support the Authority’s efforts by properly bagging and disposing of waste, avoiding indiscriminate dumping, and using designated waste points. He also encouraged Lagosians to embrace waste reduction habits such as using reusable bags and containers.
He assured that LAWMA intervention teams and enforcement officers would remain on duty throughout the festive season to swiftly address waste accumulation and environmental violations, while urging motorists to drive cautiously around waste evacuation points to safeguard sanitation workers operating extended hours.
“Our goal is to ensure that Lagos remains clean, orderly, and liveable throughout the festive period and beyond. LAWMA is fully prepared, and with the cooperation of residents, we can all enjoy a safe and pleasant Christmas and New Year,” he added.
Meanwhile, LAWMA held its annual Christmas Carol and End-of-Year Thanksgiving Service at its Ijora-Olopa headquarters to appreciate God for His blessings in 2025. The event, attended by management, staff, friends, and partners of the Authority, featured Bible readings, sermon, song ministrations, and prayers for the state and the nation.
For inquiries, complaints, or further updates, residents can contact LAWMA via the toll-free lines: 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020, 617, or visit www.lawma.gov.ng.
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