Sanwo-Olu’s aide defends LAWMA’s waste clearance after sanitation
Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on New Media, has rejected claims that the Lagos Waste Management Authority did not clear refuse after the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. He emphasized that waste collection took place across all local government areas and that local governments played a significant role. The comments were made in response to criticism on social media about the effectiveness of the exercise. Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised residents for participating and urged continued commitment to environmental cleanliness.
What we know
- Jubril Gawat called allegations that LAWMA failed to collect waste “false” and highlighted the involvement of local government compactor trucks.
- He stated that all local government areas participated in the sanitation exercise and that interventions are ongoing.
- The monthly environmental sanitation exercise has been reintroduced by the Lagos State Government.
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanked Lagos residents for their participation and described the turnout as encouraging.
- The state government has increased drainage clearance and launched campaigns against improper waste disposal to help prevent flooding.
