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Lagos, Dec. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment across the state during the Yuletide festivities.
TheNewsZenith reports that the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin gave the affirmation in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
Gbadegesin said the Authority had activated a comprehensive waste management plan to address the anticipated increase in waste generation during the period.
According to him, LAWMA has deployed waste evacuation trucks, personnel, and supervisory teams to strategic locations.
Such locations include major highways, markets, motor parks, and other high-traffic public spaces.
This is to ensure prompt and continuous waste collection throughout the holiday period.
LAWMA boss noted that the Authority had also strengthened collaboration with Private Sector Participants (PSPs), Community Development Associations (CDAs), and market leaders.
This is with a view to promoting proper waste disposal practices and ensure compliance with approved collection schedules.
“We have mandated all PSP operators to sustain effective service delivery before, during, and after the festivities, especially in densely populated residential areas.
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“LAWMA will not tolerate service lapses during this period, as monitoring and enforcement have been intensified statewide,” TheNewsZenith quotes from the statement.
Gbadegesin urged residents to support the Authority’s efforts by properly bagging and disposing of their waste.
He also advised them to avoid indiscriminate dumping, and making use of designated waste collection points.
“Lagosians should embrace waste reduction practices, including the use of reusable bags and containers, to minimise littering during celebrations.
Meanwhile, TheNewsZenith reports that LAWMA management held its annual Christmas Carol/ End of the year thanksgiving service, to appreciate God’s blessings in 2025.
The event took place at the authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa and was witnessed by LAWMA’s Management team and staff as well as friends and well wishers.
In his welcome address, Gbadegesin acknowledged the goodness of God in the affairs of the Authority, encouraging the attendees to be hopeful of a better 2026.
The high point of the event was the special song ministration by the guest minister, Sarah Apekeola, rendition of hymns and songs by the Emmanuel Chapel choir, as well as choreographic Ministration by the Chapel’s children. (TNZ)
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