The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its night surveillance operations to curb indiscriminate waste dumping, arresting multiple offenders in recent days.
According to a statement signed by Kadiri Folashade, Director of Public Affairs, LAWMA’s enforcement teams are operating around the clock to track and apprehend individuals who defy waste management regulations.
The agency’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the heightened night monitoring was yielding results, with several arrests made in recent days.
“On 7 February 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., LAWMA’s enforcement team caught an individual, Engineer Akinsola, unlawfully dumping refuse at the road median along Egbeda-Akowonjo Road, near Micom Bus Stop,” the statement read.
The agency stressed that LAWMA was not only intensifying enforcement but also expanding its public sensitisation efforts.
“We want to urge all residents to comply with waste management regulations and contribute to a cleaner metropolis for all.
“LAWMA remains steadfast in its mission to transform Lagos into a cleaner and more sustainable city, ensuring that all offenders are brought to justice,” it added.
