Lagos, Nigeria -February 14, 2024 – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned property owners, agents, and private occupiers to immediately stop illegal recycling and scavenging in unlicensed facilities.
This follows LAWMA’s intensified efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and sustainability across Lagos.
By enforcing stricter regulations, the agency aims to eliminate unauthorized waste practices, safeguarding public health and urban ecosystems.
Property stakeholders must comply or face legal consequences, ensuring collective responsibility for a greener city.
The Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) will launch the “Big Catch-Up Routine Immunization Intensification Programme” from February 14-19, 2025.
Specifically targeting five LGAs, this initiative aims to counteract COVID-19’s disruption of childhood vaccinations, ultimately reducing zero-dose cases among children.
Furthermore, the pandemic severely impacted global health systems between 2020 and 2021, causing immunization coverage to decline rapidly.
In fact, worldwide zero-dose cases increased by 40%, rising from 13.3 million in 2019 to 18.2 million in 2021.
Consequently, this alarming rise escalates the risks of preventable diseases and highlights the need for immediate intervention.
LAWMA has pledged to take all necessary actions, including prosecuting violators and shutting down offending facilities, to uphold these regulations.
Dr. Gbadegesin emphasized decisive action, stating, “We must act now to prevent individuals from derailing efforts to create a cleaner, livable environment for all residents.”
Additionally, he warned property owners permitting unauthorized recycling or scavenging that they risk property rights revocation and legal consequences.
The Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) will launch the “Big Catch-Up Routine Immunization Intensification Programme” from February 14-19, 2025.
Specifically targeting five LGAs, this initiative aims to address COVID-19’s disruption of childhood vaccinations and reduce zero-dose cases.
Furthermore, the pandemic severely disrupted global health systems between 2020 and 2021.
As a result, immunization coverage dropped at the fastest rate in three decades.
Consequently, worldwide zero-dose cases rose 40%, increasing from 13.3 million in 2019 to 18.2 million in 2021, escalating risks of preventable diseases and necessitating immediate intervention.
He urged the public to take this final warning seriously and avoid actions that could lead to serious legal repercussions.
For inquiries or to report illegal recycling activities, residents can contact LAWMA through its customer service lines at 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020, or visit their official website at www.lawma.gov.ng.
The LAWMA initiative aims not only to enhance the quality of life for Lagos residents but also to foster a culture of responsible waste management in the state.
