Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD
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Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Lagos Waste Management Authority. #KeepLagosClean #LAWMACares #AGreaterLagosRising
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![[ONGOING] #KeepLagosClean #LAWMACares #LagosBadagryExpressway #AlabaRago #Okokomaiko #LASU #Mile2 Bulk waste evacuation has commenced at Alaba Rago along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway as part of a focused environmental sanitation drive to restore cleanliness and protect public health. LAWMA Operations Team has deployed bulk waste carriers, loaders, and support teams to clear identified illegal dump sites. From Alaba Rago, operations will extend to Okokomaiko and the median around Lagos State University (LASU), priority locations due to heavy pedestrian/vehicular activity and recurring indiscriminate dumping. Next, the clean-up will progress from Agric Bus Stop toward Mile 2, ensuring steady restoration of the entire corridor. This is not a one-off evacuation. It includes continuous monitoring, stakeholder engagement with traders and residents, sustained public sensitisation, and enforcement to prevent reoccurrence and keep the axis clean. The Lagos State Govt Babajide Sanwo-Olu Tokunbo Wahab Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2022660850339770417/amplify_video_thumb/2022660743192342528/img/ofpXaSAJAvJjFLDa.jpg)
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🚨🚨🚨A joint enforcement operation involving the LAWMA Enforcement Team, Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) and the Mobile Police attached to the team has led to the arrest of a resident of No. 13, Lanre Adefiranye Street, Baale Bus Stop, Meiran, Lagos. The arrest followed a tip-off received by the enforcement team alleging that the resident was dumping refuse into a drainage channel during today’s rainfall. The suspect was apprehended at the location and has since been taken to the KAI headquarters for further prosecution. This is the situation as of this hour today, Wednesday, 9th September 2026. Residents are once again strongly advised to desist from indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly into drainage channels, as such actions contribute directly to blocked drains and flooding. #KeepLagosClean
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD19,422 görüntüleme • 17 gün önce
ONGOING: Following the expiration of compliance notices, LAWMA’s Waste Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement (WISE) team has commenced the sealing of non-compliant shops and plazas along the Tejuosho–Ojuelegba corridor. The enforcement action targets premises that failed to comply with waste management regulations and continued the indiscriminate disposal of waste on public roads. A clean Lagos requires compliance, not convenience. We will continue to enforce environmental laws to protect public health, keep our roads clean, and hold offenders accountable. The Lagos State Govt Babajide Sanwo-Olu Obafemi Hamzat Tokunbo Wahab #KeepLagosClean #LAWMA #EnvironmentalEnforcement
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD26,458 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
🚨 ONGOING: Environmental Compliance Enforcement at the Tejuosho–Ojuelegba Corridor Today, our LAWMA Waste Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement (WISE) team, working alongside Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) officials, OP MESA military personnel and the Nigeria Police, is carrying out another round of enforcement operations along the Tejuosho–Ojuelegba corridor, with shops being sealed over the indiscriminate disposal of waste on the road median. 📍The operation currently covers Modele Street, Fagbile Street and Maja Street, where persistent environmental sanitation violations continue despite sustained advocacy, repeated warnings and previous engagements. These enforcement actions are necessary to restore environmental order, protect public infrastructure and ensure compliance with Lagos State environmental laws. 🔒 The affected shops will remain sealed until the required sanitation standards are met and full compliance with environmental regulations is achieved. Our objective remains compliance, not punishment. We urge all businesses and residents to patronise their assigned PSP operators, keep their surroundings clean and dispose of waste responsibly. Together, we can build a cleaner, healthier and more liveable Lagos. #KeepLagosClean #LAWMA #EnvironmentalCompliance ♻️
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD23,037 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Today, our LAWMA Project WISE team joined Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), the Nigeria Police and OP MESA military personnel in a coordinated enforcement operation across the Ketu–Mile 12 corridor, including Ketu Bus Stop and Ile Ile. The operation focused on clearing illegal trading activities from walkways, road setbacks and other unauthorised spaces that had obstructed pedestrian movement and contributed to poor environmental conditions in the area. Beyond clearing the affected locations, the more important task is preventing a return to the same conditions. Our teams are therefore maintaining a presence in the corridor to discourage immediate reoccupation and ensure that the gains from the exercise are sustained. Lagos is a densely populated city where public space is under constant pressure. Keeping our roads, walkways and public spaces clean and accessible requires consistent enforcement, but it also requires cooperation from traders, residents and businesses. We will continue to work with our sister agencies to restore order in identified environmental hotspots and protect public spaces for their intended use. The Lagos State Govt Babajide Sanwo-Olu Obafemi Hamzat Tokunbo Wahab #KeepLagosClean #LAWMAcares
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD15,284 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
In the early hours of Saturday, 18th May 2025, the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association (Lekki Phase 1 Residents Association (LERA) ) alerted us to an incident involving the illegal dumping of refuse along Durosimi-Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1. A white Ford van with Abuja registration plates GWA 136E was caught in the act of indiscriminately discharging waste. The vehicle was traced to DONALD restaurant, a nightlife establishment located on Road 14 within the estate. The suspects were apprehended on the scene by LERA’s Chief Security Officer and taken into custody at the LERA Secretariat. It was reported that the individuals attempted to bribe the security team with ₦100,000—an offer that was firmly declined. Following the report, the Managing Director of LAWMA deployed the Monitoring and Compliance team to the location. The team took custody of the suspects and immediately sealed the premises of DONALD restaurant for gross environmental violations, in breach of the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017. This incident reflects a broader pattern of non-compliance among several commercial operators in Lekki Phase 1 who have failed to register with their assigned Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators. Many of these facilities have been implicated in repeated acts of illegal dumping, particularly during off-peak hours. LAWMA’s partnership with LERA continues to deliver tangible results in identifying and sanctioning environmental defaulters. The Authority commends the swift and principled response of the LERA Exco and their security team. The suspects will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. LAWMA remains resolute in its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations across Lagos and urges all residents and businesses to adhere strictly to proper waste management practices. A clean and livable city is everyone’s responsibility. #KeepLagosClean #AGreaterLagosRising #LAWMACares
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD70,262 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
🚨LAWMA WASTE INFRACTIONS SURVEILLANCE AND INVESTIGATION REPORT Type of Infraction: Illegal Waste Dumping, Non-Compliance Event Location: Akowonjo Road, Egbeda Date: January 16, 2025 Time: 8:04 a.m. Suspect Information: Name: Femi Fasuyi Address: XXX Incident Details: On the morning of January 16, 2025, at approximately 8:04 a.m., an individual identified as Femi Fasuyi, male, was observed unlawfully disposing of refuse on the median along Akowonjo Road, Egbeda. Subsequent investigations conducted at the suspect's residence revealed the absence of a waste storage facility and no evidence of registration with a designated Private Sector Participant (PSP). It was also noted that the occupant disposed of waste through burning. Evidence: Photographs and video recordings. Actions Taken: Legal action has been initiated against the suspect Reported By: LAWMA Waste Infractions Surveillance and Investigation Team #KeepLagosClean #ZeroToleranceLagos
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD12,633 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
A few days ago, I visited the playground under the Osborne Loop by Sura Market. I was joined by TARI TAYLAUR, the Senior Special Assistant on Environment, Hon. Adebanji Atewogboye (Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye), Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development, Adetoun Popoola, General Manager of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency - LASPARK, and team members from LAWMA and LASPARK. The Osborne/Sura Playground was developed into a park and football field years ago, but since then it has been invaded by miscreants, informal waste collectors and other elements who dump their waste indiscriminately on a daily basis, negatively impacting the aesthetics, health, safety, and recreational value of the location. We engaged with the stakeholders and delivered a final warning to the illegal occupants to move out or face the full wrath of the law. We will be returning here in a few days for a comprehensive environmental sanitation exercise. #KeepLagosClean #AGreaterLagosRising #ZeroToleranceLagos #LAWMACares
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD13,855 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
🌍We use a combination of mechanized and manual techniques to clear waste from drainage channels as seen in this short video of the ongoing LAWMA Marine Waste Unit intervention at Osapa Canal, a joint exercise coordinated by TARI TAYLAUR (SSA-Environment), in partnership with Lekki Concession Company (Lekki Concession Co.): 1. Preparation and Safety First: Before diving in, our team gears up with protective clothing—gloves, boots, masks, and visors to ensure safety against pollutants. 2. Removing Large Debris: The first step is to clear out large waste materials like plastics, fabrics, tires, wooden planks, and other bulky items that block the water flow. For this we used Lekki Concession Co. Excavator. 3. Sediment and Sludge Removal: Using shovels and rakes, we carefully remove the sediment build-up and sludge from the bottom of the channel, restoring its depth and capacity. 4. Washing and Sanitizing: When available, we use high-pressure hoses to wash away leftover debris. In future, we plan to apply eco-friendly sanitizers to reduce the microbial load, making the environment safer and more sanitary for the community. 5. Waste Segregation and Recycling: Collected waste is then segregated. Recyclables (plastics and water hyacinth) are sent to processing facilities as raw materials for our burgeoning circular economy. 🚫 Steps to prevent future pollution: - Community Engagement: Regular advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about the negative impacts of waste dumping on our individual and collective health and wellbeing. - Strict Enforcement: We’re ramping up surveillance and penalties for illegal dumping through sustained enforcement activities of KAI/LAGESC, LAWMA Enforcement Units and Environmental Health Officers. - Infrastructure Improvement: provision of more trash bins to households and businesses, and improved collection by PSP Operators. - Reporting Mechanisms: Empowering residents to report violations through easy-to-use digital platforms: DM us on LAWMA, or call our toll free lines: 07080601020 or 080000LAWMA. These actions are in fulfillment of our commitment to #SDG6, #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG13, #SDG14 🌿💧 #CleanLagos #SustainableLagos #KeepLagosClean #ForAGreaterLagos #lawmacares
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD13,290 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
Yesterday I joined my colleagues TARI TAYLAUR (SSA Environment), Toun Popoola (GM Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency - LASPARK), Toyin Atanda (SSA Establishment), Derin Phillips (SSA LSDPC) and Jubril A. Gawat (SSA New Media) for cleanup and environmental sensitization at the Sura Loop Playground. Our team included members from LASPARK, Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, 150 of our best street sweepers, and teams from LAWMA Marine Waste Unit, Advocacy Unit, Monitoring & Compliance Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, Operations Unit, and several volunteers from around and outside the community. Besides cleaning, we also planted 50 trees. An additional 200 trees will be planted in days ahead. Following yesterday’s cleanup exercise, the playground will be upgraded by Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency - LASPARK and the front section will be landscaped. We will also introduce policing units drawn from among local youth to prevent reoccurrence. Please stay tuned for future cleanups at locations near you. Join us if you can! #KeepLagosClean #AGreaterLagosRising #LAWMACares
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, PhD10,921 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
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