The Lagos State Government through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced that it will commence the sealing off exercise of houses without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland with effect from Friday, July 7.
According to a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Head, of Public Affairs of LAWMA, Mrs Folashade Kadiri, this was made known by the Executive Director, of Finance of the waste management agency, Mr Kunle Adebiyi.
Adebiyi said the action follows an earlier issuance of abatement notices to the affected areas 2 months ago.
Sufficient notice given
Adebiyi in the statement noted that sufficient notice had been given to tenements to procure the standard waste bins and urged property owners and residents to procure adequate waste bins for their homes.
- He was quoted as saying, “It is crucial for residents to cultivate proper environmental habits and support the efforts of the Authority to establish a cleaner and more livable environment.
- “By taking action against violations and ensuring compliance, we can create a sustainable environment, and help build a city of our dream.’’
Areas on Lagos Mainland, Island to be targeted
- The statement from LAWMA reads, ‘’The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its intention to commence the intention to seal exercise, on homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, beginning from 7th July 2023. This follows the earlier issuance of abatement notices to those areas two months ago, urging property owners and residents to procure adequate waste bins for their homes.
- ‘’The Executive Director, Finance of LAWMA, Mr Kunle Adebiyi, gave the hint in a statement, adding that sufficient notice had been given to tenements to procure the standard waste bins. He said, “It is crucial for residents to cultivate proper environmental habits and support the efforts of the Authority to establish a cleaner and more livable environment.
- “By taking action against violations and ensuring compliance, we can create a sustainable environment, and help build a city of our dream”.
He said the notice of intention to seal would serve as a final warning to residents who were yet to procure the bins and maintain proper waste management practices, adding that the enforcement action was aimed at encouraging responsible environmental behaviour and reducing pollution in the city.
LAWMA’s Enforcement Team will target areas on Lagos Mainland and Island, where violations have been observed. The team will carry out thorough inspections to identify individuals, households, or businesses, that have consistently neglected waste management guidelines.
Those found in violation will receive an intention to seal notice, outlining the specific actions required to rectify the situation and avoid further penalties. The exercise will be in phases, this is phase one, and we will visit other areas in the state to ensure full compliance.
- ‘’The executive director, urged residents to take responsibility for maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all, noting that, by adhering to waste management regulations, residents could contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of the environment.
- “By adhering to the government’s directive for tenements to procure standard covered bins, would ensure that our wastes are properly containerised.”
This will help save the environment from indiscriminate waste disposal and other hazardous consequences, such as flooding and outbreak of diseases.
- ‘’He said further that LAWMA had been actively working towards improving waste management in Lagos, implementing various initiatives such as waste sorting campaigns, recycling programs, and public awareness campaigns, with the aim of instilling a culture of responsible waste disposal, to minimise the adverse impact of waste on the environment.
- ‘’Adebiyi appealed to residents to join hands with the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to establish a cleaner and healthier environment, by shunning indiscriminate waste disposal and taking advantage of the waste management services provided by PSP operators.
- ‘’For waste management related issues and inquiries, call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617.’’
Very.irresponsible. Let the poor breathe. Democratise waste bin access. Do not insist people must buy from Lawma. Provide us with samples and allow us to buy from independent sources..Sanwoolu should be the last APC administration in Lagos State.. We have had enough of this nonsense of being governed by charlatans. It is either they are forging certificates, pushing drugs or from.neoghbouring states or having dual.citizenship..Can.we not identify people without baggages. What a shame of Lagos
I also don’t buy this idea of giving LAWMA the power to seal houses. These violations are the type that attract fines and prosecution for defaulters and then properties can be attached upon court order to cover the fine if they are unable to pay. The Court got this. I do insist people actually buy from LAWMA because it will prevent the bins from being stolen and resold. At least we will all know that anyone that tries to resell you a LAWMA approved bin is a thief and anyone that tries to fake a LAWMA being is a criminal and so it is your duty to ensure that you have the right bin. So bins should have barcode or something and there should be where to make complaint for lost, stolen or damaged bins, there’s so much to do. But the idea of giving LAWMA the power to seal off properties of citizens, is just too much power for such an agency.
The negative attributes of Lagos are getting wider
Where the traditional rulers and public officers nominate.judges in order to pervert justice
you must prove your ownership.of vehicles annually
You must inform.government.before you start actual construction to pay after paying heavily for plan approval
You must.fund the corruption of the extravagant government
Lagos where land grabbers and Agberos are represented in government
Lagos where top government officials are brandishing dual citizenship with pride
You must pay for.providing personal water when public water supply is non existent
You must provide your own energy sources when public supply is inefficient yet monthly recharge is hoisted on citizens
Lagos where security is best provided by OPC and other elf help initiatives
You must pay land use charge annually
You must buy waste bon from government
You can go to work by 5am.and by the time you are back your property might have been sealed
Truly, it is very despicable and irresponsible to be resident in Lagos under a paddy paddy arrangement
Things must change or we perish with mediocrity
Why must waste bin be purchased only from LAWMA? Why must the bins be placed outside where they will be susceptible to being stolen? Are the PSP waste collectors complaining of not having access to waste bins?
If this is not another extortionate policy how many of the public buses in Lagos are the state government enforcing the Road Worthiness laws on even while private car owners are being made to pay for inspection and clearance?
Only people with sense can rule with sense. Garbage in garbage out.
Making Lagos more expensive and hard for citizens to leave without the government making any progress in making enable and good increase in salary’s is another major problem our leader are not willing to look into, buying waste bin from lawma which in 2weeks they meant not even come around in parking the waste, funny enough the lawma agency select areas and leave some area without attending to
Lagos state has become a state of scammers officially and unofficially. Is it a sin to live in Lagos? The state government has consistently and is insistently making living unbearable for its residents. Why must it only be LAWMA that can provide waste bins ( and I bet at outrageously exorbitant prices)? Does this not amount to a monopolistic practice in a plural society like ours.
And imagine the state government justifying an unlawful legislation that gives the power to seal a residence to a mere agency like LAWMA; it’s insane.
Gov waste manager,we can understand where you are coming g from with the hardship at hand still wantvto create loophole for boy to chop , many lives are waiting between Abule egba and tell gate ,daily vehicle are falling but oga Giv no see to that , we did not vote you to kill us o think of something g more reasonable to do
Lagos should feel the pulse of the people for they are insensitive to how people feel nd how much they suffer
In all fear GOD THE JUDGE ND CONSUMING FIRE
More and more, Lagos is becoming more unbearable, is it a crime to be a Lagocian? Why is it this time around that the hardship is unhead off, Gov Sanwo olu could you pls give us a breathing space, why empowering a mere agent like Lawma to seal…. it’s unfair. Is it a must to buy from LAWMA, can’t Lawma provide it to every household? We r paying for the services rendered, if u can’t let chairman of each local govt provide it, afer all we are not seeing them funtioning, all they do is to share money, drainage they won’t do, pls set up task force against the chairman that can’t provide Lawma waste bin in his area, not to be intimidating us of sealing our house. Check from Abule Egba Down to moshalasi bus stop, the road is so bad that vehicle resort to take one way, can’t count how many souls are wasted on a daily basis, but LASTMA will come around to arrest defaulter and exploit them. Pls kindly look into all these, learn from our former Gov, ABODE. VIO, LASTMA, POLICE will harass and exploit us and nothing is done about it, and LAWMA OF ALL MATTER TO START SEALING. HABAH.!!!
SIR, how manage did you won this second term, cos JAGABAN of all people loose in Lagos. We have not been seeing ur hand in positive direction since your inception in office, I’m sorry if I sound rude or rambling in an on co ordinate parable. We are note happy with what u guys are doing.