LAWMA Debunks Rumours of Sweepers’ Layoff—-The attention of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been drawn to the recent rumours making rounds on the social media accusing the agency of secretly laying off some sweepers in the state.
We want to use this medium to categorically state that the claim is spurious, false, misleading and inciting, which should be ignored by members of the public as lacking any form of substance.
LAWMA, saddled with the responsibility of keeping Lagos clean, is currently not laying off her workers, what we have done and continue to do over the years, is to reposition the agency for quality service delivery and effective monitoring.
The Authority, by the law that established it in the state, is a regulator, and it is pertinent to maintain such and completely distance itself from participating in waste operations, to ensure efficiency.
LAWMA will also like to state that sweepers’ payments are up to date, as December payments are currently being processed, ensuring that there’s no outstanding payment to be made going into the New Year.
We urge rumour and fake news peddlers to desist from the act of misinforming the public, as the Authority will not relent in handing over anyone caught in this malicious act to law enforcement agencies.
The Authority will not rest on its oars in ensuring that every nook and cranny of the state is clean at all times, so we urge residents to support us in this quest, because effective waste management is a collective responsibility.
In the same vein, residents are admonished to show a sense of responsibility towards the environment by shunning all forms of improper waste disposal, rather patronize assigned PSP operators, as we together build a cleaner and healthier city in 2021.
For inquiries and complaints on waste management related issues in your area, please call our toll-free numbers 07080601020 and 617.
Akinleye Hakeem Kayode
Assistant Director, Public Affairs
31/12/2020
