Eid-el-Kabir: LAWMA calls for proper waste management

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has admonished residents to bag and containerise waste generated appropriately, during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs Kadiri Folashade, the Director, Public Affairs, LASTMA, on behalf of Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, the Executive Director, Finance, of LAWMA.

He assured the public that comprehensive measures had been put in place to ensure a clean and hygienic environment throughout the celebration.

According to him, PSP operators had been assigned to work tirelessly to clean up the city, maintaining a round-the-clock schedule.

Adebiyi urged residents to shun all forms of indiscriminate waste dumping on road medians, canals, uncompleted buildings, and other unauthorised locations, assuring that LAWMA would intensify efforts at ensuring that the festivities were observed in a clean and healthy environment.

“LAWMA is determined to combat improper waste disposal practices that contribute to environmental degradation within the metropolis, especially during the forthcoming Id el Kabir celebration.

“PSP operators have been mandated to provide efficient services, while LAWMA will provide backup services in areas where noticeable service gaps exist.

“In addition to that, district and operational heads have been on 24/7 operational duties, aimed at supporting the operation of service providers across the state”.

Meanwhile, he noted that the Authority would publish the names and phone numbers of management team members on national dailies, who had been assigned to monitor the environment during the festive period.

Residents are urged to call the numbers or LAWMA toll-free lines, 07080601020 or 617, for waste management related matters.