The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai
The Lagos Waste Management Authority and the Lagos State Police Command have agreed to strengthen their collaboration to tackle illegal waste dumping, curb activities around unauthorised dumpsites and protect waste management facilities and personnel across the state.
In a statement obtained from the Lagos State’s X account on Wednesday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the call on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, at the Lagos State Police Command, GRA, Ikeja.
Gbadegesin sought stronger police support for the Authority’s enforcement and operational activities, particularly in areas affected by indiscriminate waste disposal and illegal activities.
He said the rapid influx of people into Lagos had continued to put pressure on the state’s waste management infrastructure, contributing to the increasing volume of waste generated across the metropolis.
