The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has praised local governments across the state for reinforcing waste policing and grassroots enforcement to curb indiscriminate dumping.
In a statement on Wednesday, Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin commended councils that have proactively established waste policing and monitoring structures within their jurisdictions, noting that localised enforcement is critical to sustaining cleanliness across communities.
Gbadegesin encouraged councils yet to adopt similar measures to emulate these initiatives, stressing that effective waste management requires strong collaboration among state agencies, local councils, and responsible citizens.
He urged residents to move beyond sharing images of dirty locations on social media and instead provide actionable information, including photographs or videos, to help authorities identify and sanction offenders. “Timely reporting enables faster intervention and accountability, as waste management challenges are largely driven by human behaviour,” he said.
The LAWMA chief cited a recent incident at Ladipo Market, where four individuals were apprehended for illegal waste dumping following sustained monitoring and a temporary seal-off of a market section. The offenders were handed over to LAWMA operatives for prosecution.
Gbadegesin also called on social media users and content creators to promote responsible civic engagement, emphasizing that community vigilance, combined with enforcement, can significantly improve compliance and sanitation outcomes.