Easter: LAWMA urges public cooperation for cleaner Lagos

By Lukman Olabiyi

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has pledged to maintain a clean and hygienic environment throughout Easter 2025, implementing robust waste management measures before, during, and after the holidays.

In a statement from its Ijora-Olopa headquarters, LAWMA Managing Director/CEO Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin assured residents of seamless waste evacuation across all districts.

Gbadegesin said, “To ensure residents celebrate this year’s Easter in a clean atmosphere, we will be deploying trucks and personnel across the city. Our Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators have been directed to discharge their duties assiduously. LAWMA will also provide direct backup support where necessary to ensure zero waste accumulation.”

He confirmed that operational resources are in place to handle the expected surge in waste.

He urged residents to bag waste properly, use assigned PSP operators, and pay waste bills promptly to sustain services. Gbadegesin warned against illegal dumping and reckless driving, stressing collective responsibility.

He added, “The operations, street sweepers and sanitation teams will be actively working during the holidays. We urge motorists to be cautious and respect the rights and safety of our operations and sanitation workers. Let’s remember that keeping Lagos clean is a collective duty.”

Wishing Lagosians a peaceful Easter, Gbadegesin encouraged using LAWMA’s customer support channels for waste-related concerns during the festivities.