Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has started fabricating waste bins for Ekiti State in a partnership aimed at tackling a myriad of waste management and environmental challenges.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who disclosed this in his office yesterday, noted that the agency remains committed to ensuring proper waste management practices, within and outside the state, adding that Lagos is willing to support or partner other states in any area of waste management.
Gbadegesin stated that the partnership with Ekiti State shows LAWMA’s proactive approach to environmental issues, adding that the Ekiti project would serve as a pilot programme, paving the way for similar partnerships with other states. He said: “I am happy to announce the partnership between LAWMA and Ekiti State government, which will see us fabricate their waste bins at a reasonable cost.
“By fabricating waste bins in-house, we gain greater control over quality, production speed, and ultimately, cost-effectiveness.
“This allows us to not only ensure a steady supply of bins for Lagos, but also helps us to extend our support to other states like Ekiti, which is currently a prime beneficiary of this initiative.”
He noted: “LAWMA has assisted some states before now and we are willing to do more. We believe that effective waste management is not just a Lagos issue, but a national concern. LAWMA’s door is open to any state seeking our assistance.
“We are offering our expertise to provide technical support, training, and even manpower, to help other states develop and implement efficient waste management systems.”
The LAWMA boss extolled the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the agency’s engineering department, leading to the development of a robust and efficient waste bin fabrication process. He said the department utilised locally sourced materials to produce durable bins, for diverse waste management needs.
“LAWMA’s in-house bin fabrication initiative offers several advantages beyond cost-effectiveness and quality control. It fosters skill development ands job creation within the agency, promotes local content utilisation, and reduces reliance on foreign imports.” Hence, other states who are interested can get the bins at affordable rates,” he added.
