LAWMA SEALS PREMISES ON AGO PALACE WAY, ARRESTS 11 DUMPERS ON LAGOS ISLAND. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAWMA SEALS PREMISES ON AGO PALACE WAY, ARRESTS 11 DUMPERS ON LAGOS ISLAND … Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Waste Disposal In renewed enforcement efforts, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed premises identified for persistent illegal waste dumping along Ago Palace Way and arrested 11 persons for illegal waste disposal in various parts of Lagos Island. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the enforcement operations underscored the Authority’s resolve to enforce existing waste management regulations and ensure compliance with approved waste disposal practices across Lagos. He explained that the Ago Palace Way operation covered plazas, hotels, lounges and warehouses along the corridor, as part of efforts to tackle activities contributing to waste build-up and environmental nuisance on road setbacks, medians and other unauthorised public spaces. He added that the enforcement exercise on Lagos Island, cove...

LASCOPA CHARGES MANUFACTURERS TO FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURE.{PHOTO}.


    The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has stressed the need for manufacturers of consumable products to follow standard procedures in the production process and final packaging of products.
The General Manager of LASCOPA, Mrs. Kemi Olugbode gave the charge during a courtesy visit by the Agency to the Office of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) at Ogba, Lagos
She urged MAN to monitor the activities of its members particularly those involved in the production of consumable products to ensure that they follow the required standard procedure, stressing that adherent to same is vital to effective consumer protection.
Olugbode emphasised that LASCOPA was created to ensure that consumers get satisfaction from goods purchased or services rendered as well as to protect consumers from all forms of hazardous products and to help them seek redress in a court of law when there is an infringement on their rights.
The General Manager disclosed that the Agency was planning to have a parley with manufacturers of consumable products within the Ikeja Local Government Area, as part of efforts geared towards ensuring the safety of consumers.
According to her, the meeting is necessary to introduce LASCOPA and what it stands for to the manufacturers and draw their attention to some consumer issues observed during product monitoring and mediation sessions.
She said that the Agency also intends to get feedback and use the parley to create an avenue to foster a cordial relationship with producers of consumable products as means of ensuring consumer protection from hazardous products
Responding, the Executive Secretary, MAN Ikeja Branch, Mrs. Oluchi Odimuko said that the Association is very certain about the quality of products of its members because they adhere to standards.
She said that MAN collaborates with relevant Ministries and Agencies to constantly monitor the activities of producers and ensure that internationally acceptable standards are followed in the production process.Odimuko, however, noted that the challenge faced by the Association is with products imported or smuggled into the country and urged the management of LASCOPA to get in touch with the Customs Services of Nigeria to address such issues.

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