The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced its July internship program, focusing on educating new graduate interns about effective waste management. The initiative aims to foster environmental stewardship among the younger generation, a crucial step as Lagos battles a cholera outbreak.
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director and CEO of LAWMA, highlighted the significance of involving young minds in creating a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment for Lagos.
“Our internship program is designed to equip the younger generation with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective waste management and environmental preservation. At LAWMA, we believe education is key to achieving our aim of entrenching proper waste management as a lifestyle,” he stated.
The programme offers hands-on experience, allowing interns to grasp the complexities and challenges of waste management operations.
Gbadegesin emphasised that the training would help interns become environmental stewards, inspiring others with their knowledge and actions. “Our interns will be exposed to various aspects of LAWMA’s operations, from waste collection and disposal to recycling and public education campaigns. With these, they will gain practical insights and develop innovative solutions to waste management issues,” he added.
Bola Adewunmi, Director of LAWMA Academy, Training, and Development, welcomed the new interns and provided an overview of the four-week program. It includes theoretical lessons, practical sessions, and field visits, aimed at giving the interns a comprehensive understanding of waste management and LAWMA’s diverse operations.
In addition to the internship programme, LAWMA Academy has extended its environmental cleanliness education drive to schools in Agege and Ajeromi Ifelodun local government areas. The initiative educates pupils on basic waste management practices, recycling, fostering a positive relationship with the environment, and the harmful effects of banned Styrofoam packs.
