July 06, (THEWILL) – The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has threatened to seal homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, beginning from the 7th of July 2023.
“The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its intention to commence the intention seal exercise, on homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, beginning from 7th July 2023. This follows the earlier issuance of abatement notices to those areas two months ago, urging property owners and residents to procure adequate waste bins for their homes”, the Agency said in a statement.
The statement issued by its Executive Director, Finance, Kunle Adebiyi, said sufficient notice had been given to tenements to procure the standard waste bins.
Adebiyi said the notice of intention to seal would serve as a final warning to residents who were yet to procure the bins and maintain proper waste management practices.
He said the enforcement action was aimed at encouraging responsible environmental behavior and to reduce pollution in the city.
“It is crucial for residents to cultivate proper environmental habits and support the efforts of the Authority to establish a cleaner and more livable environment. By taking action against violations and ensuring compliance, we can create a sustainable environment, and help build a city of our dream.
“LAWMA’s Enforcement Team will target areas on Lagos Mainland and Island, where violations have been observed. The team will carry out thorough inspections to identify individuals, households, or businesses, that have consistently neglected waste management guidelines.
“Those found in violation will receive an intention to seal notice, outlining the specific actions required to rectify the situation and avoid further penalties. The exercise will be in phases, this is the phase one, and we will visit other areas in the state to ensure full compliance”, he said.
Adebiyi urged residents to take responsibility for maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all.
“By adhering to government’s directive for tenements to procure standard covered bins, would ensure that our wastes are properly containerised. This will help save the environment from indiscriminate waste disposal and other hazardous consequences, such as flooding and outbreak of diseases”, he said.
Adebiyi appealed to residents to join hands with the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to establish a cleaner and healthier environment, by shunning indiscriminate waste disposal and taking advantage of the waste management services provided by PSP operators.
