ANAMBRA TO GO AFTER HOUSES WITHOUT PROPER DRAINAGE IN ORDER TO COMBAT EROSION . (PHOTO).

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 Anambra to go after houses without proper drainage in order to combat Erosion  Worried by the rising menace of gully erosion, the Anambra State Government has threatened to enforce regulations requiring residents to provide proper drainage for storm water from their homes. The State Executive Council (ANSEC), which announced the proposed enforcement, lamented that erosion remains an existential challenge in Anambra, blaming the situation on careless actions by some communities and lapses by regulatory bodies in enforcing environmental laws. Briefing journalists after the weekly executive council meeting, the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, said it had been observed that some residents channel storm water from their homes directly onto roads, where it accumulates and worsens the erosion crisis across the state. “ANSEC has resolved to step up enforcement to compel residents to properly channel and manage storm water from their houses. Communities are also expected ...

LAWMA MD DECLINES LASMAYA 2024 NOMINATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LAWMA MD DECLINES LASMAYA 2024 NOMINATION



The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has declined his nomination for the Lagos State Man of the Year Award (LASMAYA) 2024.


In a statement released today, Dr. Gbadegesin expressed his sincere gratitude to the organisers of the award for considering him for such an esteemed honor. 


He acknowledged the recognition but emphasised that the collective efforts of the LAWMA team and the entire Lagos citizenry in tackling waste management challenges were more deserving of accolades.


"While deeply humbled by the recognition, I believe that the collective efforts of the LAWMA team and the entire Lagos citizenry in addressing waste management challenges are more deserving of such accolades," Dr. Gbadegesin said.


He went on to request that the public refrain from voting for him, highlighting his commitment to the ongoing mission of LAWMA. "To this end, I’m declining the nomination and urge members of the public not to vote for me," he stated.


The LAWMA boss reaffirmed his dedication to improving the waste management landscape in Lagos State, vowing to continue delivering on the Authority's mandate to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable environment for all residents.


The Lagos State Man of the Year Award (LASMAYA) is organised by the Centre for Policy Development and Political Studies, who recognise the contributions of government appointees and some private individuals to development in the state.

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