The Lagos State Government
has launched a new initiative encouraging residents to convert their waste into
income, as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and greener environment across
the state.
Announcing the development
on Monday via his official X handle, Commissioner for the Environment and Water
Resources Tokunbo Wahab said the Lagos Waste Management Authority
(LAWMA) has begun community sensitisation campaigns to educate residents on
how to earn money from recyclables.
“Did you know your trash can
turn into cash? Our @Lawma_gov Recycling Team is on the ground in Lagos Island,
showing communities how to make it happen!” Wahab wrote. “We’re rewarding
residents every Thursday for helping us keep Lagos clean and green. It’s a win
for your wallet and a win for our city!”
The initiative is part of
the government’s broader strategy to expand waste-to-cash programmes, curb
environmental pollution, and strengthen waste sorting and recycling practices
across all local government areas.
In a related post, LAWMA
reaffirmed the commissioner’s message, noting that its officers have been
visiting communities to promote responsible waste disposal.
“Residents and shop owners
in Agege (Sango Ward) were sensitised on proper waste management and prompt
bill payments. Keeping Lagos clean starts with each of us — proper disposal,
sorting, and zero roadside dumping,” the agency said.
LAWMA added that field
officers and recycling partners are already conducting sensitisation drives
across several communities, teaching residents how to separate recyclables from
other waste and ensure timely collection.
The state government said
the initiative will help create a cleaner environment, empower residents
through recycling income, and support Lagos’s vision of becoming
Africa’s cleanest and most sustainable megacity.
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