The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured the support of the Rotaract Club of Ikoyi and Achiever Leo Club for its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable waste management, environmental consciousness and a circular economy across Lagos State.

The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by representatives of the clubs to the LAWMA Headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, on Friday, where the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin highlighted the Authority’s policies and initiatives aimed at transforming waste management and promoting responsible environmental practices across the State.

A statement from the Director, Public Affairs, LAWMA, Mukaila Sanusi, said he cited the proposed development of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) at strategic locations, including Badagry and Agbowa, as part of efforts to strengthen waste sorting, recycling and resource recovery, while also creating opportunities for sustainable economic activities within the waste management value chain.

Dr. Gbadegesin explained that LAWMA was strengthening waste collection, resource recovery and recycling, while advancing innovative approaches to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills and unlock the economic value of discarded materials.

The LAWMA boss also highlighted the LAWMA Academy as a strategic platform for building environmental consciousness among children and youths, noting that the initiative equipped young people with practical knowledge and skills in waste management, recycling and sustainable living.

He said that the Academy encouraged participants to see waste not merely as refuse, but as a valuable resource that could be creatively transformed into useful products and wealth-generating opportunities.

Demonstrating the impact of the initiative, Dr. Gbadegesin showcased innovative products made by LAWMA Academy interns from recyclable materials, noting that their creativity demonstrated the potential of recycling to promote environmental consciousness, nurture entrepreneurial skills and inspire young people to become advocates for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Lagos.

He welcomed the clubs’ interest in supporting LAWMA’s environmental agenda, stressing that achieving sustainable waste management required the collective efforts of government, private organisations, civil society groups, youth organisations and residents.

The representatives of the clubs, led by the President of Achiever Leo Club, Agboola Yussuf, and Vice President of Rotaract Club, Ikoyi, Olayori Fawaz, expressed appreciation to LAWMA Management for the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the Authority’s operations and sustainability initiatives.

They commended LAWMA’s efforts to promote responsible waste management, recycling and environmental sustainability across the State, and pledged their readiness to collaborate with the Authority on initiatives aimed at promoting environmental awareness and achieving a cleaner and healthier Lagos.