Lagos Waste Reporter

Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, represented by Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, spoke at the grand finale of the Lagos Has Talent competition Climate Edition, highlighting the event's role in showcasing youth-led climate advocacy. The initiative began in 2023 and gained traction with the involvement of social media influencer Maryam Apaokagi (Taooma) to amplify youth voices in climate issues. The government is focused on practical solutions for addressing climate change through the Lagos Climate Action Plan and the Lagos State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (LCARP). The competition's top finalists were praised as ambassadors for creativity and climate awareness, emphasizing the importance of youth voices in climate action. Awards were presented, with the 1st place winner receiving N5Million, and other prizes distributed to the runners-up. The initiative is supported by C40 Cities and UK International Development, with collaboration from the Ministry of the Envir...

Fascinating thought! Imagine waking up on collection day to find not the usual waste collectors but a quiet robot skillfully navigating your bin area, precisely picking up your garbage bins.  This is not just a futuristic fantasy; it is a very real possibility being explored in various parts of the world. Robotic arms are already being used in some recycling facilities to sort materials, and autonomous vehicles are becoming increasingly common. Integrating these technologies for curbside collection could offer significant advantages: 1. Efficiency and Speed: Robots could work tirelessly, potentially around the clock, and might be able to pick up waste more quickly and consistently than traditional methods, especially in areas with difficult access. 2. Safety Improvements: Waste collection is surprisingly dangerous for humans, with risks ranging from accidents to exposure to hazardous materials. Robots could assume these risks, making the process much safer. ...

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has presented financial support cheques to sweepers who sustained injuries while on duty, as well as to the families of deceased sweepers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated in a press release on Thursday that the presentation of the cheques was a demonstration of LAWMA’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of sanitation workers. Gbadegesin reaffirmed the Authority’s dedication to protecting the lives and livelihoods of sanitation workers, describing them as frontline environmental heroes who play vital roles in keeping Lagos clean and habitable. ”Our sanitation workers go to great lengths, often under very risky conditions, to maintain environmental sanity across the state. As a responsible organisation, we have a moral and institutional obligation to support them—not just in words but in action—especially when accidents or unfortunate incidents occur while ...

Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the shutdown of the Oko-Oba abattoir over unsanitary activities, waste mismanagement and unhygienic handling of animal products. This directive was given by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab after an extensive inspection tour with the media to Oko-Oba the Abattoir at Oko-Oba in Agege informing that the Ministry received a petition from the Ministry of Agriculture to intervene as regards various Environmental and health infractions going on at the abattoir. According to him,  “What was witnessed at the abattoir today is heart-wrenching; the operators have defied and chosen to take laws into their hands as they slaughter animals and discharge the Waste into public drainage system with impunity and this is totally unacceptable.” Wahab said that upon the visitation to the abattoir, it was observed that the operators discharge all animal wastes into the public drainage channels leading to ...

The Magistrates’ Court in Oshodi, Lagos, has ordered the remand of 34 individuals for the illegal occupation of medians along the Ojo-Alaba Road corridor. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, made this announcement on Tuesday. He indicated that the suspects were apprehended for various offences, including trading, residing, and defecating on the road median and its adjacent setbacks. During enforcement operations conducted on the preceding Saturday, 34 individuals, comprising 32 males and two females, were arrested for offences such as residing, trading on, and defacing the median and setbacks along the Ojo-Alaba Road corridor. They were arraigned today (Tuesday) before the Magistrate’s Court located at Bolade, Oshodi, and have been placed in custodial detention until 22 July 2025,” stated Gbadegesin in a statement disseminated via his official X account. The operation was executed by a joint operation from LAWMA ...

From the air we breathe to the water we drink, the earth provides us with everything we need to survive and flourish. However, the health of our planet is facing unprecedented threats, and it is up to us to take action to protect it. The natural world has a profound impact on our well-being, and it is essential that we recognize the intricate web of relationships between humans, animals, plants, and the environment. The earth's ecosystems provide us with food, shelter, and medicine, and they also regulate the climate, purify the air and water, and support biodiversity. However, human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change are disrupting these delicate balances and putting the very survival of our planet at risk. The consequences of environmental degradation are far-reaching and devastating. Rising temperatures are melting polar ice caps, causing sea levels to rise, and leading to more frequent and intense natural disasters. Deforestation and land degradati...