The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called on residents
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Waste Management Authority , Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called on residents to observe best personal and domestic hygiene and proper waste management practices to curb the spread of cholera.
He said: “The outbreak of cholera in the state is a serious public health concern. It is imperative that every resident takes proactive measures to prevent further spread of the disease. Ensuring proper personal and domestic hygiene, including efficient waste management, will go a long way in curbing the spread of the fatal disease.”
He admonished residents to shun indiscriminate dumping of refuse and imbibe the practice of bagging and disposing waste through covered bins to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure seamless evacuation by assigned operators.
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