The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has assured
residents of the state, of its readiness to cart away all waste generated
during the festive period, leaving the cityscape sparkling clean.
The assurance came from the managing director/ CEO of the
agency, Ibrahim Odumboni, via a statement in his office, Otto, Ijora-Olopa.
He said the entire operational machinery of the agency has been
fully mobilised to achieve the feat, with the district heads and regional
managers put on their toes, for smooth and seamless evacuation activities
during the period.
Speaking further, Odumboni stated that the contacts of LAWMA's
senior management officials and operational staff, would be published in The
Nation newspapers for easy reach by residents, for instant reports, complaints,
as well as feedback, on LAWMA's operational activities, during the Yuletide
season.
He urged motorists to drive with utmost caution to avoid
untoward incidents, as the highway sweepers would be busy on their duty routes,
as usual.
In his words, "We have deployed additional waste collection
vehicles and personnel to key areas in the state, including highways, markets,
and other public facilities".
He added that LAWMA had also partnered with relevant
stakeholders, such as community development areas, market associations and
religious organisations, to educate residents on the importance of proper waste
disposal and to encourage the use of recycling facilities.
"We urge residents to cooperate with our personnel and to
properly dispose of their waste appropriately. We also encourage the use of
reusable bags and containers, to curtail littering and indiscriminate waste
dumping," Odumboni said.
In addition to these measures, he said the Authority had also
mandated PSP operators to provide satisfactory service delivery to tenements,
during and after the festivities, to ensure that waste is properly collected
and disposed of.
The LAWMA boss assured residents that the agency would continue
to work tirelessly to maintain the cleanliness of the state, advising motorists
to drive with care, and to safeguard the lives of sanitation workers on major
roads.
"We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable holiday, and
we are committed to ensuring that the state remains clean and free of
litter," he said.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
23/12/2022
(Compliments of the Season)
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