Babajide Fadoju
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has conducted extensive cleanup operations across multiple corridors, clearing environmental blackspots in Epe, Ikeja, Alausa, and Oshodi, as the Authority continues its sustained sanitation drive across the State. The operations, which involved multiple trucks and sanitation crews, targeted medians, bus stops, markets, and roadside locations where refuse had accumulated over time, restoring these public spaces to dignity.
In the Epe axis, evacuation operations were carried out at Ayetoro market median, Oluiwa area, Governor’s Road junction, Petrocam filling station area, Bashorun Town, GRA Abijo media, King Domo, and Council roundabout by Oladun Street, which was cleared by MO22. The operations brought relief to residents and commuters along the Epe corridor, where waste accumulation had become a major challenge. Along the Ikorodu Garage media opposite Total Energies filling station on Epe Marina Road, significant progress was also recorded.
In the Ikeja and Alausa axis, Truck M69 led a comprehensive cleanup of multiple locations, including CIPM Road spots one and two, Barack Bus Stop Alausa, Elephant Bus Stop, Governor Road Alausa sweeper bin spots one and two, MKO Abiola Garden Road sweeper bin, Radio Bus Stop, Olowopopo Bus Stop both sides, Makinde Street junction, and Alausa Bus Stop. The operations ensured that these busy commercial and institutional corridors were fully restored to cleanliness.
In the Oshodi and Iyana Ipaja corridor, MO60 cleared the Iyana Ipaja Road median and the Iyana Ipaja Road median by Ige Street junction, while MO50 cleared a spot at Mangoro Canal. Work is still ongoing at Oshodi Oke NAFDAC Office with M035, and MO60 also cleared the Alaguntan bus stop blackspot. MO22 cleared the Council roundabout by Oladun Street, while the ongoing operations reflect LAWMA’s commitment to ensuring that no blackspot is left unattended. Truck M69, having gotten filled up at Elephant Bus Stop, returned to the yard before heading to the dumpsite for additional trips.
The operations reflect LAWMA’s unwavering commitment to environmental cleanliness and public health, as the Authority continues to deploy resources across the State to ensure that no community is left behind in the pursuit of a cleaner Lagos. The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental laws and ensuring that all residents and businesses comply with sanitation regulations. Residents are encouraged to support these efforts by patronising approved PSP operators and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal, as environmental cleanliness remains a shared responsibility that requires the cooperation of all stakeholders.
