The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has ordered 24 hour operations by refuse operators throughout the festive period to avoid waste epidemic.
The Managing Director, LAWMA, Ibrahim Odumboni who lamented the high rate of refuse pilling up in the state, particularly around markets said the agency has been fully mobilised to achieve the feat.
Consequently, over 120 LAWMA waste trucks and 1000 private sector participant operators, are expected to clear major black spots such as: Oshodi, Idumota, Alaba, Mushin, Mile-12, Adeniji Adele, Marina and other parts of the state.
Odumboni also appealed to motorists to drive with care, to safeguard the lives of sanitation workers on major roads.
