The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced that it evacuated 418,500 tonnes of waste across Lagos State in May as part of a broader effort to strengthen sanitation and environmental cleanliness.
The agency said the intensified clean-up campaign was aimed at improving public hygiene, reducing indiscriminate waste disposal, and maintaining a healthier environment for residents across the state.
According to LAWMA, the waste evacuation exercise covered residential areas, markets, highways, and other public spaces in different parts of Lagos. The authority noted that its operations were carried out through a combination of direct intervention and collaboration with private sector operators responsible for waste collection.
The agency explained that the sustained evacuation drive forms part of the Lagos State Government’s strategy to improve urban sanitation and ensure cleaner communities. It added that increased monitoring and enforcement activities have also been introduced to discourage illegal dumping and non-compliance with environmental regulations.
LAWMA urged residents and businesses to support the sanitation campaign by disposing of waste properly, patronizing approved waste operators, and avoiding practices that contribute to environmental pollution.
The authority also reaffirmed its commitment to expanding waste management infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, and promoting environmental sustainability across Lagos State.
Lagos, one of Africa’s largest cities by population, generates thousands of tonnes of waste daily, making effective waste management a critical public health and environmental priority for the state government and sanitation agencies.
