The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its readiness to tackle the expected surge in waste generation across the metropolis during the Christmas festival.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of (LAWMA) gave the assurance on Monday in his office at Ijora Olopa, saying that the Authority had put adequate measures in place to meet the waste management needs of residents during the yuletide.
Dr. Gbadegesin in a statement issued by Mrs. Folashade kadiri, the agency’s Director of Public Affairs said, “we have put adequate measures in place to address the increase in waste generation that comes with the festive season. Our teams are fully mobilised with trucks and personnel to ensure prompt collection and disposal of waste in all parts of Lagos. This is part of our commitment to making Lagos a clean and liveable city during and after the Christmas holidays.”
Gbadegesin also noted that, as part of its operational strategies, LAWMA would deploy additional waste collection trucks and personnel to high-traffic areas, including markets, residential neighbourhoods, and commercial hubs, adding that the Authority would work relentlessly to address peak waste volumes and ensure all areas receive prompt attention.
“Our approach is comprehensive. We are committed to maintaining a clean environment during and after the celebrations. However, we need the cooperation of all residents to bag and containerise their waste properly, to facilitate efficient collection. Waste left unbagged often scatters, causes low turnaround time and hazards for our sweepers and other road users”, he stated.
The LAWMA boss further reiterated the need for motorists to drive carefully and watch for sanitation workers, who will be working tirelessly to clean roads and highways during the festive period.
“Road safety is paramount. We appeal to motorists to exercise patience and caution, especially around our sweepers. They are dedicated to keeping Lagos clean, and their lives should be safeguarded at all times. Reckless driving endangers everyone, and we urge all road users to be mindful and responsible”, he said.
He further informed that LAWMA had intensified its public awareness campaigns, to educate residents on proper waste management, which included targeted radio programs, press releases, and active engagement on social media platforms, all aimed at encouraging Lagosians to take responsibility for their waste.
“We are leveraging every available platform to sensitise Lagosians. Our goal is to establish a culture of cleanliness and responsibility, ensuring that waste is managed responsibly by every individual and household. This collective effort will significantly reduce environmental hazards and enhance waste collection efficiency”, he added.
While wishing residents a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year, he assured that names and phone numbers of management staff members would be published for monitoring and complaints.
NNPCL Slashes Petrol Pump Price To N925 Per Litre In Lagos
The long-awaited competition in the downstream segment of the Nigerian oil and gas sector has somewhat started just as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reduced its petrol pump price to N925 per litre at various outlets in Lagos, few days after Dangote refinery also announced its partnership with MRS Petrol station to sell petrol from its retail outlets nationwide at N935 per litre.
Veracity Desk (veracitydesk.com) learnt that this latest price downward adjustment is said to be effective from Monday, December 23, 2024 (today).
This review in the fuel pump price is a direct result of strategic changes within the country’s petroleum market.
This change is part of a broader initiative to fully deregulate the petroleum sector in Nigeria. The move towards a “willing buyer, willing seller” model reflects global practices where fuel pump prices are determined by market interactions rather than government-imposed controls. While deregulation aims to increase efficiency and attract investment, it has also led to the current spike in the fuel pump price.
