LAWMA recognises markets supporting its sanitation drive

• calls on others to emulate them

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commended some markets and business facilities in the state, for supporting its drive to sustain effective waste management across the state, by ensuring their business transactions were carried out in hygienic environment.

The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, eulogised the markets, particularly, Tejuosho Market, Alaba International Market, Ayangburen Market, Sabo Ikorodu; Agege Main Market, Elemoro Market, Bodije; for setting the standard for other markets to emulate, regarding environmental hygiene around their facilities.

He said: “I must commend the leadership and traders at Tejuosho Market, Alaba International Market, Ayangburen Market, Agege Main Market, Elemoro Market, for complying with the Environmental Protection Laws of the state and for supporting LAWMA’s efforts in ensuring that business transactions are carried out in clean environment”.

Odumboni in a statement made available to newsmen by the LAWMA Director, Public Affairs Mrs. Folashade Kadiri said that the task of keeping the city clean was a collective responsibility, where different stakeholders, including markets, were expected to play their parts, by making sure that indiscriminate and reckless disposal of waste, was totally eradicated.

“The truth is, everyone must be involved in maintaining cleanliness and sanity across the metropolis, including market facilities. We cannot afford to leave this responsibility to the agency alone. All hands must be on deck to achieve the clean and liveable Lagos of our collective dream”, he said.

The LAWMA boss called on traders at Mushin Main Market, Jakande Market, Ajah; Irepodun Market, Oko Oba; Ayetoro Market, Epe, and Alaba Arago, to redouble their efforts at restoring cleanliness to their markets, which in recent times had experienced the upsurge of indiscriminate waste disposal, warning that the Authority would not hesitate to shut down markets caught flouting the state’s environmental laws.

He urged residents to call LAWMA toll-free numbers, for prompt attention to waste management issues in their areas.