LAWMA ACADEMY COMMENCES JULY INTERNSHIP
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By Sumayyah Olapade
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has welcomed new graduate interns to the July edition of its internship programme, aimed at promoting waste management education among the younger generation.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the CEO and Managing Director of LAWMA, recently stressed on the programme how crucial it is to involve young people in the effort to make Lagos a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable place, particularly as the state deals with the cholera outbreak.
He said, “Our internship programme 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”.
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Dr. Gbadegesin stated that the interns will be able to comprehend the complexities and difficulties of waste management operations thanks to the practical experience offered by LAWMA, adding that the training would assist them in developing into environmental stewards who will positively impact others.
“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 stated.
The Director of LAWMA Academy, Training and Development, Mrs. Bola Adewunmi, who welcomed the new set of graduate interns, briefed them on the nature of the four-week programme, which included theoretical lessons, practical sessions, and field visits, for exposure
to the fundamentals of waste management and diverse LAWMA operations.
In a related development, the academy has extended its environmental cleanliness education drive to schools in Agege and Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Areas, teaching the pupils, basic waste management practices, recycling, fostering a positive relationship with the environment, and the negative impact of banned Styrofoam packs.
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