The revamped app, unveiled during the recent 3rd anniversary celebration of the Lagos Recycle Initiative, would go a long way in encouraging households to key into the opportunities presented by the seamless integration of technology, to tackle waste management challenges in the state.
LAWMA, with the support of the government, is relentlessly exploring all avenues to maximise the inherent opportunities in recycling, which has brought about numerous environmental and economic benefits, turning waste to wealth and providing means of livelihood to many who without jobs would have constituted nuisance in society.
There is no doubt that the recycling initiative in Lagos is work in progress and will get better with time. The cheering news is that refuse heaps are fast disappearing from the Lagos landscape and all well meaning residents are applauding this.
While this is not to say that Eldorado is already here, the signs are obviously good and it is just a matter of time before we get there. In order to sustain and surpass the momentum, Lagos residents must come to terms with the significance of an improved environmental habit. When we deliberately choose to act in manners that could endanger the environment, we are the ones that would certainly bear the consequences of such actions.
What is required to maintain a sane and friendly environment is not just about what the government is doing, but also about the people’s attitude. Lagosians need to stop all practices that could put a clog in the wheel of the government’s efforts at waste management. Everyone must be ready to imbibe a positive attitude in the area of waste disposal. Residents are enjoined to call LAWMA toll-free line 07080601020 to report waste management challenges in their areas.
Ours is still work in progress and with the support of all residents and stakeholders in the state, we will achieve the Sanwo-Olu administration’s vision of attaining a Greater Lagos.
All hands need to be on deck to achieve a cleaner, healthier, wealthier and livable Lagos of our dreams. Together, we can achieve this!
Folashade Kadiri is Director, Public Affairs, LAWMA.
