The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, received a delegation from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, in a strategic partnership bid to boost the media visibility of LAWMA’s programmes and activities.
NAN’s delegation, led by Mrs. Omowole Ifeyinwa, head of editorial operations, commended LAWMA for its dedication to maintaining environmental sustainability in Lagos State, stressing NAN’s keen interest in collaborating with the agency to ensure accurate information dissemination of LAWMA’s initiatives.
According to her, “This partnership will position the agency for global recognition and investment opportunities while fostering greater public awareness on waste management best practices and all initiatives put in place to ensure a cleaner Lagos”.
She outlined a variety of products ranging from PR Wire, Adverts, documentary etc, which the authority could take advantage of, for timely news reportage to further reach the grassroots and assist in imbibing the right culture of waste disposal.
Gbadegesin commended the delegation for the interest in partnering with LAWMA, for media mileage and visibility, adding that the huge role of the media in driving sensitisation efforts could not be overlooked, as people continued to migrate to Lagos.
Speaking further on LAWMAs ongoing efforts, he highlighted the agency’s commitment to transitioning from a linear waste management model to a circular economy.
He cited a recent feasibility study conducted in collaboration with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and the Swedish-funded Swedfund, aimed at converting organic waste into biofuel for Lagos mass transit fleet.
Gbadegesin further noted LAWMA’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghanaian firm Jospong Group to improve waste management in the state, adding that these efforts aligned with LAWMA’s broader vision of diverting 90% of waste from dumpsites through innovative recycling and resource recovery strategies.
He also stressed the significance of the Private Sector Participation (PSP) model, which comprised 428 operators working in partnership with LAWMA, to manage the city’s daily waste generation of approximately 13,000 tonnes.
He reiterated LAWMA’s push for recycling, noting that companies are willing to purchase recyclable materials, saying, “Recycling plastics not only benefits the environment but also provides financial incentives to residents”.
