COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPEN DAY HELD ON
THURSDAY, 4TH OCTOBER, 2012
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) had various projects and
programmes initiated to enlighten the populace on its desire to attain the
cleanest city not just in Africa but among other notable cities in the World.
The various programmes and projects have attained different stages of notable
achievements which have been acknowledged by citizens within and in the
diaspora, leading to the award by the Federal Government of Nigeria as the
Cleanest in the federation in Year 2009/2010 and the National Productivity Order
of Merit Award in 2010/2011.
These state achievements, seen as a call for greater performance, have
necessitated the Authority to organize the first ever Waste Management Open
Day which was celebrated during the Annual World Environment Day Celebration
2010. This initiative affords the Authority to open its facilities to students,
corporate organizations, NGO’s, stakeholders, market men and women etc with
the sole aim of having a 1st hand assessment of the facilities and on-going
projects.
The benefits of this include but not limited to the following;
 An avenue for students from various institutions of higher learning to get
basic education on waste management and its various activities.
 Provide a platform for members of the public to get closer to Government.
 Create a platform for citizens to have confidence in the present
administration and leadership etc.
Please find below reports of the various sites for your perusal.
STEEL AND FABRICATION SECTION, HEADQUARTERS
The programme commenced at 10.30am under the team leader, the General
Manager, Admin and Special Duties, Mrs. Abimbola Jijoho-Ogun who gave the
opening remark. She was supported by ACIO/PRO, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri who
gave the welcome remark; she spoke on the essence of the open day and what is
going on at the other sites. While Mr. Ademuyiwa Adu co-ordinated the children,
the press briefing and the photo session.
Miss Maimuna Maibe was in charge of the recycling exhibition stand while Engr.
Gbenga Aileru took charge of the Maintenance Workshop explaining the different
types of bin fabricated, what it is used for and the cost analysis. The tour of the
headquarters was done in batches, starting from the Authority’s clinic where Dr.
(Mrs.) Modupe Okoh took charge.
Also in attendance at the headquarter was the Special Adviser to the Governor on
School and Environment Advocacy, Mrs. Adetokunbo Agbesanwa.
The Managing Director, Mr. Ola Oresanya was on hand to attend to the press
briefing and answer the various questions raised by the media. The photo news
session was also well co-ordinated.
The General Manager (A & SD) and ACIO/PRO were excused to conduct the press
round the ikosi bio-gas and Landfill, Ojota.
The Programme which came to an end at 2.30pm had about 165 people in
attendance comprising of CDA representative, Kids Clean (NGO), Street Captains,
Environment Health Officers, few individuals, students of different schools.
WASTE TO WEALTH COMPOST PLANT, ODOGUNYAN, IKORODU
The programme held at the Waste To Wealth compost Plant n Odogunyan,
Ikorodu was successful under the chairmanship of the Deputy Director Legal, Mrs.
Yemisi Ogunlola and representatives of Earthcare Compost Facility.
Despite the heavy rain, there was a large turn-out of over 100 visitors which
comprises of students from Odogunyan Grammar School (Junior and Senior
Classes), Schools under Educational District IV, Chief Environmental Health
Officers, in Ikorodu North LCDA and other guests.
The programme commenced at 12.00 noon with an opening prayer from Mrs.
Olufemi. The DD legal, Mrs. Ogunlola gave the opening remark with brief on the
Authority’s various activities. Documentary on waste recycling was shown while
Mrs. Jirinsola Olaleye conducted the guest round the exhibition stand, seizing the
opportunity to explain the process of recycling and Lagos State Government’s
effort.
The General Manager of Earthcare, Mr. J. Ironbarachi, Mr. Odunayo Ajayi (Auditor
and Mr. Segun Adeyinla conducted the visitors round the compost facility while
explaining the process of production.
The General Manager of Earthcare, Mr. Ironbarachi later responded to questions
from the students in respect of production of the compost. While Mr. Ogunlola
gave out prizes to some winners that answered correctly to questions on recycling
and proper ways of keeping the environment clean.
The event came to an end by 3.00pm with a closing prayer from a guest, CEHO,
Mr. Adewunmi.
OSHODI TRANSFER LOADING STATION, OSHODI
The programme started at 10.30 a.m. under the team leader, AGM Monitoring
and Advocacy – Rev. Deji Koko, Supported by Assistant Director, Engr. (Mrs.)
Abiola Kosegbe, Consultant Medical Waste, Mr. Onayiga, Mr. Bode Fanimo, Simbo
and others.
The team leader appreciated the invites for honouring the Authority’s invite and
explained the essence of the programme, while Engr. (Mrs.) Kosegbe took time to
explain the various activities of the Authority and the importance of the one-day
set aside as Open-Day, which according to her is another avenue of giving account
of stewardship.
The invitees were divided into groups; a group was conducted round by Mr. Shola
Taiwo, another by Mrs. Mojisola Adeleye.
Questions and answers wwas co-ordinated by the Public Relations Officer, Mrs.
Simbo Uviesherhe.
Documentary and infomercial was shown and a group photograph taken. Mr.
Baruwa Mustapha gave the vote of thanks and the programme came to an end at
2.00p.m. The closing prayer was given by the former Consultant Engineering
Services Rtd. Captain Fatokun. About 145 people were in attendance.
OLUSHOSUN LANDFILL SITE, OJOTA
The event at Olushosun Landfill Site kicked off at 10.00 a.m. with guest and
official already seated.
There were about 200 participants at the event which was coordinated by the
General Manager Technical Services, alhaji Olubori who also doubled for the
Managing Director other officials present at the event include;
i.
AGM C/S
Fatai Odejayi
ii.
Mrs. Tolu Adeyo
Recycling Manager
iii.
Ms. Mercy Azeta
Press & Public Relations Department
iv.
Ms. Hauwa Momoh
Landfill Manager
v.
Mr. Dapo Bello
Admin Officer
vi.
Mrs. Yinka Adewale
Press & Public Relations Department
vii. Ms. Oyindamola
Admin Department
In attendant were;
i.
Health officers from Onigbongbo LCDA and Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA
ii.
Students of Nigeria Army School of Medical Science, Ojo Lagos.
iii.
Officials from Alkem Nigeria Limited
iv.
Officials from Pet Commenter Limited
v.
Officials from Dayo Sopitan Nigeria Limited
vi.
Service Providers from various Local Government
vii. Students and Teachers from Ikeja Junior and High School, Ikosi Junior and
Senior High School, Ojota Senior and Junior High School.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT
The participants were welcomed by Ms. Mercy Azeta (Press and Public Relations
Department) who also introduced the management team on ground and other
officials from the Authority.
The General Manager Technical Services gave a detailed insight about the Landfill
Site and how it is managed, explaining that the site has been in existence since
1992 and have witnessed massive infrastructural developments which include;
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Construction of roads and services roads
Installation of weighbridge
Construction of site office
Construction of plastic/nylon recycling warehouse
Construction of fuel bay
Installation of odour neutralizers and mobile atomizers within the Landfill
amongst others.
Participants were divided into 3 groups, while a group was led by him to the
Landfill platform, the second group was led by the Recycling Manager to the
Recycling Plant while the last group were seated to watch the documentary and
infomercials.
At the tour session, opinions of the participants were sampled in an interview
with representative of the Press and Public Relations Department.
According to them, they glad at the opportunity and at forum like open day given
them. They commended the Authority for a job well done.
OBSERVATION
Despite the heavy down-pour, the programme was still well co-ordinated and
turn-out was impressive. Though it mostly had students, the pre-paid advertorials
would have better informed other members of the public. (The department takes
responsibility for this).
RECOMMENDATION
Preparations and approval should be timely and invite and sensitization done on
time to create awareness while a dummy test – run should be carried out at all
sites ahead of the D-day.
However, the 2012 Open-Day could still be said to be successful despite the
challenges as total number of 610 people attended the 2012 waste management
open day excluding members of staff.
See attached pictorial evidences of each site, while attendance register is
available on demand.