The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ikeja, has commended the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for its swift evacuation of accumulated waste within the Base.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs LAWMA, Mr. Mukaila Sanusi, on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Lagos.
Air Commodore Mohammad Imam, Commander of the 651 Base Services Group, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the LAWMA headquarters in Lagos.
“Imam said the Authority’s deployment of about 20 waste evacuation trucks helped clear refuse from the Base and improved sanitation within the environment.
“We are here to sincerely appreciate the management and staff of LAWMA for the excellent job done in evacuating waste from the Base,” he said.
He said the intervention demonstrated LAWMA’s commitment to environmental cleanliness across Lagos State.
Imam also commended the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state, scheduled to commence from the last Saturday of April.
He described the initiative as a commendable step towards strengthening public hygiene and environmental responsibility.
He pledged the support of the Nigerian Air Force for the state’s sanitation initiatives, assuring that officers from the Base would assist in ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Responding, the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, thanked the delegation for the visit and for acknowledging the Authority’s efforts.
Gbadegesin called for stronger collaboration between LAWMA and the NAF, especially in technical engagement and operational cooperation to enhance environmental management.
He said Lagos State was gradually transitioning from a linear waste disposal system to a circular economy model where waste is treated as a resource.
He cited the biodigester facility at Ikosi Fruit Market as an example where organic waste is processed to produce biogas for energy use.
He also highlighted LAWMA Academy initiative, which introduces school children to waste sorting and recycling practices.
Gbadegesin said the Authority would continue to strengthen partnerships with institutions and communities to promote sustainable waste management across the state.