LAWMA Begins Issuance of Notices to Seal Properties

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its intention

to commence the intention to seal exercise, on homes without waste bins

on Lagos Island and Mainland

, beginning from 7th July 2023. This follows

the earlier issuance of abatement notices to those areas two months ago,

urging property owners and residents to procure adequate waste bins for

their homes.

The Executive Director, Finance of LAWMA, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, gave the

hint in a statement, adding that sufficient notice had been given to

tenements to procure the standard waste bins. He said, "It is crucial

for residents to cultivate proper environmental habits and support the

efforts of the Authority to establish a cleaner and more livable

environment. By taking action against violations and ensuring

compliance, we can create a sustainable environment, and help build a

city of our dream".

He said the notice of intention to seal would serve as a final warning

to residents who were yet to procure the bins and maintain proper waste

management practices, adding that the enforcement action was aimed at

encouraging responsible environmental behavior and to reduce pollution

in the city.

“LAWMA's Enforcement Team will target areas on Lagos Mainland and

Island, where violations have been observed. The team will carry out

thorough inspections to identify individuals, households, or businesses,

that have consistently neglected waste management guidelines. Those

found in violation will receive an intention to seal notice, outlining

the specific actions required to rectify the situation and avoid further

penalties. The exercise will be in phases, this is the phase one, and we

will visit other areas in the state to ensure full compliance”, he

stated.

The executive director, urged residents to take responsibility for

maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all, noting that, by

adhering to waste management regulations, residents could contribute to

the overall cleanliness and sustainability of the environment.

“By adhering to government’s directive for tenements to procure standard

covered bins, would ensure that our wastes are properly containerised.

This will help save the environment from indiscriminate waste disposal

and other hazardous consequences, such as flooding and outbreak of

diseases”, he noted.

He said further that LAWMA had been actively working towards improving

waste management in Lagos, implementing various initiatives such as

waste sorting campaigns, recycling programs, and public awareness

campaigns, with the aim of instilling a culture of responsible waste

disposal, to minimise the adverse impact of waste on the environment.

Adebiyi appealed to residents to join hands with the administration of

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to establish a cleaner and healthier

environment, by shunning indiscriminate waste disposal and taking

advantage of the waste management services provided by PSP operators.