Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has announced plans to re-strategies its sanitation and sweeping activities on some highways across the state for effectiveness and smooth operational processes.
The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, revealed this over the weekend during a meeting with the newly appointed acting General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki.
He said the decision was to facilitate a comprehensive planning and potential redistribution of existing routes to ensure the well-being of personnel involved in street and road sanitation.
Dr Gbadegesin listed some of the affected routes which include Gbagada Expressway, Iyana-Oworo to Charley Boy, Charley Boy to Anthony Oke, Anthony Oke to Oshodi Oke, Charity to Iyana Isolo, Iyana Isolo to Balex, Odo Olowo to Cele-Under Bridge, Iyana Itire to Cowbell Bus Stop and Cowbell Bus Stop to Five Star.
Others according to him are Five Star to Charity, Charity to Oshodi Oke, Arena to Shogunle Bus Stop (both sides), Costain/Apongbon Link Bridge to Alaka (both sides), Alaka to Costain (afternoon), Ilueri to Eko Bridge, Alakija to Dantata Amuwo Odofin (both sides), Abule Ado To Dantata Amuwo Odofin Lbe (both sides), Trade Fair To Abule Ado, First Gate to Mile 2 Amuwo Odofin (both sides), Abule Osun to Onireke and Ojo (both sides), among others.
Explaining further, he said, “We prioritise the safety and welfare of our sanitation workers (sweepers), and this comprehensive plan allows us to conduct a thorough review of identified routes. Our commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment remains steadfast and this measure is a proactive step to enhance the efficiency of our services”.
He said the immediate plan would not disrupt the waste management system in the state, as the remuneration of workers and CEOs’ dues would remain unaffected throughout the review exercise.
