The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been commended by the Nigerian Air Force for its prompt intervention in clearing accumulated waste within the Air Force Base in Ikeja.
The Commander of the 651 Base Services Group, Air Commodore Mohammad Imam, gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to the LAWMA headquarters.
He expressed appreciation to the Authority for deploying about twenty waste evacuation trucks to remove refuse from the Base environment.
According to him, the quick response by LAWMA significantly improved sanitation within the Base and demonstrated the agency’s commitment to maintaining environmental cleanliness across Lagos.
“We are here to sincerely appreciate the management and staff of LAWMA for the excellent job done. The deployment of about twenty trucks to evacuate waste from the Base shows dedication to service and partnership in ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment,” he said.
Imam also commended the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State, which is scheduled to commence from the last Saturday of April. He described the initiative as a commendable step towards strengthening public hygiene and environmental responsibility.
He further pledged the support of the Nigerian Air Force for the State’s sanitation and waste management initiatives, assuring that officers from the Base would be deployed to support compliance with environmental standards across the state.
Responding, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, thanked the Nigerian Air Force delegation for the visit and for recognising the Authority’s efforts in maintaining a cleaner Lagos.
Gbadegesin called for stronger collaboration between LAWMA and the Nigerian Air Force, particularly in the areas of technical engagement and operational cooperation aimed at improving environmental management and sanitation enforcement across the state.
He noted that Lagos State was gradually transitioning from a linear waste disposal system to a circular economy model, where waste is treated as a valuable resource with both economic and environmental benefits.
The LAWMA Managing Director cited the biodigester facility at the Ikosi Fruit Market as a practical example, explaining that organic waste generated within the market is processed to produce biogas for energy use.
He also highlighted the LAWMA Academy initiative, which introduces school children to waste sorting practices, recycling culture, and emerging opportunities within the waste management value chain.
Gbadegesin added that the Authority would continue to strengthen collaboration with government institutions, corporate organisations, and communities in advancing sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility across Lagos State.
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