LAWMA celebrates female staff on International Women’s Day

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in partnership with Godrej, May & Baker, yesterday, celebrated female staff members as the real faces of waste management in the state, in commemoration of the International Women’s Day.

The event, held at LAWMA’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, Lagos, featured speeches, presentations, and recognition of female staff members who contributed immensely to the agency’s success.

Speaking, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, showered praises on LAWMA sanitation workers (sweepers), whom he described as worthy heroines.

He highlighted the importance of women’s empowerment and the need to create an environment where women could thrive and contribute meaningfully to the development of our society, urging them to continue to work hard towards achieving the agency’s goals.

He said: “As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, let us
remember that women are an integral part of our society, and we must continue to support their growth and development. I am so proud of you and your contributions to the cleanliness of our city. You are the first to come out daily, you are the face of LAWMA.

Odumboni also commended Governor Sanwo-Olu’s support for the agency: “We are fortunate to have a governor who is committed to real development of the state”.

In his address, the Managing Director of Godrej, Mr. Chitwan Singh, represented by Mr. Abel Idonije, extolled LAWMA for keeping the city clean, which according to him has prevented sicknesses and outbreak of diseases.

Also, the representative of May & Baker, Mrs. Essien Omotola Opeyemi, urged women always to ensure their total wellness, to enable them take care of their families.

In her presentation on the theme: “Women in Technology”, Director Procurement, LAWMA, Mr. Bola Adeniran, told women to step up and close the gender gap on issues of technology and ICT, to widen employment space for women, adding that they should never be relegated to the background in any sphere of life.

Highlight of the event was the recognition and presentation of gifts and certificates to some outstanding LAWMA female staff members.