By NewsDesk
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a strategic move to boost media visibility for its programs and initiatives.
During a meeting at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, received a delegation from NAN, led by Mrs. Omowole Ifeyinwa, head of editorial operations. The collaboration aims to enhance public awareness and encourage better waste management practices in Lagos.
Mrs. Omowole commended LAWMA’s efforts in environmental sustainability and emphasized NAN’s commitment to promoting its initiatives.
“This partnership will position the agency for global recognition and investment opportunities while fostering greater public awareness on waste management best practices and all initiatives put in place to ensure a cleaner Lagos,” she stated
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She further highlighted NAN’s offerings, including PR Wire, advertisements, and documentaries, which could help LAWMA reach more people, particularly at the grassroots level.
“The proposed partnership would also include the production of documentaries showcasing LAWMA’s initiatives and successes, further amplifying the agency’s impact and reputation,” she added.
Dr. Gbadegesin expressed appreciation for NAN’s interest in supporting LAWMA’s advocacy efforts, emphasizing the role of media in shaping public behavior towards proper waste disposal.
“Despite LAWMA’s ongoing sensitization campaigns, some residents remain unaware of proper waste disposal methods. Migrants that come into Lagos must be educated on LAWMA’s policies to prevent improper waste disposal. The LAWMA advocacy team has been doing this to ensure every resident is adequately informed,” he said.
He also underscored LAWMA’s commitment to transitioning from a linear waste management model to a circular economy.
“We aim to replicate Sweden’s model, where compactor trucks and buses run on biomethane, reducing landfill dependence and enhancing environmental sustainability,” Gbadegesin stated, referencing a recent feasibility study with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and Swedfund on converting organic waste into biofuel.
LAWMA’s boss further highlighted the agency’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana’s Jospong Group to improve waste management in Lagos. The move aligns with the authority’s broader vision of diverting 90% of waste from dumpsites through recycling and resource recovery strategies.
Speaking on waste collection, he emphasized the role of the Private Sector Participation (PSP) model, comprising 428 operators managing Lagos’s daily waste generation of approximately 13,000 tonnes.
“Recycling plastics not only benefits the environment but also provides financial incentives to residents,” he added, urging Lagosians to embrace recycling as a means of both environmental protection and economic gain.