As part of efforts to improve staff capacity, the Lagos
Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has trained its staff on improved medical
waste operations and management, at the Authority’s headquarters,
Ijora-Olopa.
The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to staff training, which is essential for operational efficiency, compliance with regulations, safety, and sustainability, ultimately benefiting both the organisation and the environment.
He emphasised that developing staff capacity ensures the long-term sustainability of waste management programs, reducing the
negative impact of waste on the environment and public health.
He said: “LAWMA as an agency is saddled with the responsibility
of effective management of waste in the state. With our professionalism and
efficiency, the Authority has become a role model, other states seek our
expertise to set up their waste management system. This feat cannot be achieved
without the training and retraining of our staff.”
"Therefore, today’s training is a testament to our
commitment to capacity development and it will cut across every other LAWMA
operational departments and units. I implore you all to pay full attention and
apply what you have learnt in your area of primary assignments ''.
The Head of LAWMA medical waste unit, Mrs. Mojisola
Adeleye, who coordinated the training, said the exercise was necessary, to keep
officers abreast of the latest developments in the health care waste management
sector, enlightening them on the steps in managing health care waste and
prepare them for the responsibilities ahead.
She stated further that the environmental impact of
poor medical waste disposal was deadly, hence the need for proper regulation
and monitoring of medical facilities across the state, adding that the unit
worked in collaboration with the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation
Agency (HEFAMAA), for effective result.
During the training session, heads of each district
took the junior officers through topics such as: the health care unit standard
of operations, roles of HEFAMAA in medical waste management, numbers of medical
facilities in Lagos State, staff responsibilities, medical PSP activities,
among others.
For waste management related issues in your area, call
LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
06/10/2023
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