LAWMA EARNS NAF Base Ikeja praise for swift waste evacuation
…As Air Force pledges deployment of officers to support State sanitation initiatives
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has earned commendation from the Nigerian Air Force Base, Ikeja, for its swift intervention in evacuating accumulated waste within the Base environment.
The Commander of the 651 Base Services Group, Air Commodore Mohammad Imam, gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to the LAWMA headquarters, where he expressed appreciation to the Authority for deploying about twenty waste evacuation trucks to clear refuse from the Base.
He noted that the prompt intervention significantly improved sanitation within the Base and demonstrated LAWMA’s strong commitment to environmental cleanliness across Lagos State.
“We are here to sincerely appreciate the management and staff of LAWMA for the excellent job done, as the deployment of about twenty trucks to evacuate waste from the Base shows dedication to service and partnership in ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment,” he said.
The Air Commodore also commended the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State, officially commencing from the last Saturday of April, describing the initiative as a commendable step toward strengthening public hygiene and environmental responsibility.
He pledged the support of the Nigerian Air Force for the State’s sanitation and waste management initiatives, assuring that officers from the Base would be deployed to support compliance with environmental standards across the State.
Responding, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin thanked the Nigerian Air Force delegation for the visit and for acknowledging the Authority’s ongoing efforts to maintain a cleaner Lagos.
Dr. Gbadegesin called for stronger collaboration between LAWMA and the Nigerian Air Force, particularly in the area of technical engagement and operational cooperation that could further strengthen environmental management and sanitation enforcement across the state.
He explained that Lagos State was gradually transitioning from a linear waste disposal system to a circular economy model where waste was treated as a valuable resource with economic and environmental benefits.
The LAWMA Managing Director cited the biodigester facility at Ikosi Fruit Market as a practical example, noting that organic waste generated within the market was processed to produce biogas for energy use.
He also highlighted the LAWMA Academy initiative, which introduces school children to waste sorting practices, recycling culture, and emerging opportunities within the waste management value chain.
He added that the Authority would continue to strengthen collaboration with government institutions, corporate organisations, and communities in advancing sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility across Lagos State.
