As the world commemorates Children’s Day, Managing
Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa
Gbadegesin, has tasked parents with early teaching of waste sorting and recycling
to their children and wards, to build a sustainable environment for the future.
He said this at the agency’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa,
as LAWMA celebrated with children, featuring a series of educational activities
and games designed to engage children and raise awareness of environmental
sustainability.
Gbadegesin highlighted the significance of instilling proper waste management habits in the younger generation, stressing that parents had an important role to play in educating their children about recycling and waste sorting, noting that early education on these topics was essential for fostering environmentally responsible citizens.
He said, "Teaching our children about recycling
and proper waste management is required for the future of our environment. As
parents, it is our responsibility to ensure that they understand the impact of
their actions on the planet. By incorporating these lessons into their daily
lives, we can nurture a generation that is conscious of their environmental
footprint and committed to sustainable practices."
The LAWMA boss stated that the Authority’s commitment
to environmental education extended beyond Children's Day, as the agency had
been actively involved in numerous initiatives aimed at promoting waste
management education in schools and communities across Lagos State, which
included school outreach programs and community clean-up campaigns.
"As an organisation, LAWMA is dedicated to
creating a cleaner and healthier Lagos. Our efforts in promoting waste
management education are part of our broader mission to foster a culture of
environmental responsibility. We believe that by educating our children, we are
laying the foundation for a greener future", he noted.
In her goodwill message, Director of Environmental
Education Unit, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mrs. Monsurat
Banire, represented by Mrs Olufunke Olaleye, commended the Authority for
investing in children, noting that children were the greatest investment.
She said: "When we involve children in anything we
do, we are assured of a better and sustainable future. The Ministry of
Environment knows the value of environmental education and that is why we have
the unit to raise you all as environmental ambassadors, who will preserve our
planet. I celebrate you all and I wish you a wonderful celebration ".
Also speaking, the head of LAWMA Academy Training and
Development, Mrs. Bola Adewumi, noted that the Authority was committed to
raising children to become ambassadors of sustainable environmental practices,
urging the children to maintain a positive attitude to the environment, to make
it people-friendly.
Other LAWMA Management staff who gave their goodwill
messages were: Director, Public Affairs, Mrs. Kadiri Folashade; Deputy
Director, Special Duties, Mr. Oluwakemi Sulaimon; Director of Admin and HR, Ms.
Ranti Dosunmu; Deputy Director, Commercial Services, Mrs. Abimbola Opayemi;
Deputy Director Medical Services, Health and Safety, Dr. Modupe Okoh; Deputy
Director , Waste Management Research, Policy and Development, Dr. Essien
Nsuabia; Deputy Director, Circular Economy, Mrs. Jirinsola Okubanjo; Head
Customer Care and Corporate Engagement Unit, Mrs. Aramide Olaniyan, among
others
For more information about LAWMA's initiatives and how
to support efforts to maintain a clean environment, please visit www.lawma.gov.ng or
call our toll-free numbers: 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020 and 617.
Kadiri Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
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