… Donates Sportswear to pupils of the school
The Lagos Waste
Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental
education and sustainability by engaging with Pupils of Otto
Primary School, Lagos Mainland, on the benefits of recycling.
Managing Director/CEO of
LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who recently visited the school, emphasised the
importance of instilling environmental sustainability consciousness into the
younger generation, adding that LAWMA was working to promote proper waste
management culture across schools in the state.
He said, “LAWMA's commitment to environmental education extends beyond Otto Primary School. We are promoting responsible waste management practices across schools in the state, to build a future that we will be proud of. The Authority is also stepping up its program to educate residents on waste reduction, recycling, and proper waste disposal.
Through these
initiatives, LAWMA is playing a critical role in shaping a more sustainable
future for Lagos and its residents. By engaging with young people and providing
them with the knowledge and resources they need, we are empowering
them to be responsible environmental stewards and contribute to a cleaner and
healthier environment”.
In a related
development, LAWMA has presented sportswear to pupils of various Houses of
Otto Primary School, Otto, towards their forthcoming inter-house sports
competition.
Executive Director of
LAWMA, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, who made the presentation on behalf of the Managing
Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, charged the pupils to excel in sporting
activities, as they went about their academic pursuits.
Responding, the
headmistress of the school, Mrs. Adeniyi Rachael, thanked LAWMA and the State
Government for the good gesture.
In attendance were the
Director, Administration and Human Resources, Ms. Ranti Dosunmu;
Director, Advocacy, Mr. Adewunmi Adetona; Director LAWMA Academy, Training
& Development, Mrs. Bola Adewunmi and others.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
07/12/2023
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