LAWMA clears waste backlog

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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is clearing the backlog of waste around the city, largely through massive night operations.

This was disclosed by the Managing Director/CEO of the Authority, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni.

Odumboni said he witnessed the clearance of waste indiscriminately dumped at some unauthorised locations.

This, according to him, came following diesel scarcity and its exorbitant price, which negatively affected the waste evacuation efforts of the PSP operators and the agency.

Some of the areas already covered by the intensive operations include Mushin; Oshodi; Ejigbo; Lagos Mainland; Apapa axis; Surulere; Lagos Island; Ikoyi; Lekki axis; Victoria Island; and Ajah, among others.

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Commenting on the progress made so far, Odumboni said: “Remember I said during the week, that we will capitalise on the cessation of rainfall and progress made on the rehabilitation of our landfills, to clear the heaps of waste.

“The strategy has paid off as we have successfully cleared waste in most areas of our Lagos Central 1 and 2, as well as East 1 and 2 districts. We are happy at the pace of progress, and the operations will continue, until all parts of Lagos are covered”, he stressed.

Meanwhile, Odumboni appealed for support from residents to stem the tide of improper waste disposal.

Residents are urged to bag and containerize their waste, as well as patronise assigned PSP operators.

Those caught in the act of reckless waste disposal would be made to face the law.

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