Nineteen persons were sentenced to carry out community service at Oshodi for indiscriminate dumping of refuse.

This was revealed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on their X on Friday.

According to LAWMA, the offenders were sentenced on Thursday 19 October, 2023 by a Magistrate’s Court in Oshodi for dumping waste at unauthorised locations.

Meanwhile LAWMA on Thursday held a meeting with the Association of Market Men and Women in Lagos Central District.

The essence of the meeting is to sensitise them on proper waste management practices in marketplaces.

The event took place at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora Olopa.