LAWMA tackles indiscriminate waste through advocacy

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has extended its “War on Waste” motorised advocacy campaign to the Dopemu-Iyana Ipaja area to instill better waste management practices among residents.

This effort follows a recent roadshow along the Lekki Toll Gate, Jakande, and Ajah areas in Eti-Osa Local Council.

At the Dopemu Roundabout, LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, represented by the Director of Advocacy, Mr Adewumi Adetona, highlighted the campaign’s mission to curb indiscriminate dumping, encourage PSP operator patronage, and promote proper waste disposal practices.

He said, “With over 20 million residents, Lagos generates 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily. This campaign aims to engage the community in effective waste management.”

Mrs Adedoyin Oyefusi, head of LAWMA’s Adopt-a-bin initiative, introduced new smart bins that are available through installment plans to reduce theft and improve waste collection efficiency. Residents were sensitised in multiple languages, including English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and pidgin.

The event, which concluded at Iyana Ipaja Roundabout, included LAWMA staff, street sweepers, medical staff, enforcement teams, LASTMA officials, and LAWMA ambassador Alhaji Sikiru Ademola Junaid, also known as Lemon.