Featured Politics News

Contractors responsible for sweepers’ upkeep- LAWMA

The management of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Saturday said contractors, who engaged the sweepers were responsible for their upkeeps.

The Acting Managing Director of LAWMA, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, made the clarification on Saturday in Lagos.

Odumboni was reacting to the recent protests by some of the street sweepers over non-payment of their monthly salaries and general welfare.

He said the agency was ensuring that the government of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu achieved its aim of cleaner Lagos.

The acting managing director said the sweepers were engaged by contractors and they should be responsible for their upkeeps.

Odumboni said, in spite of this, the state government prioritises the cleaners’ welfare and wellbeing, hence, they were given adequate care, supports and protection.

“LAWMA has made the April payments to our sweeping contractors for onward disbursement to their staff members.

”In addition, efforts are being made to ensure prompt release of subsequent payments, not only for May, but all future payments.

“The authority, and indeed the state government, appreciate the great work our workers are rendering, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic period.

“We, therefore, assure them that we will continue to pay optimal premium to their welfare.

“We appreciate everyone who has shown concern and understanding toward our efforts in ensuring a consistent and sustainable cleaner Lagos,” Odumboni said.

Related posts

Oil & gas workers laud PIB passage

Our Reporter

Shippers Council says INCOTERMS will mitigate trade dispute, litigation

Meletus EZE

Shippers council, companies mull removal of demurrage on cargoes

Aliyu  DANLADI 

Stay away from Oyo APC governorship primary, Alao-Akala tells supporters

Editor

NCDMB targets completion of 8 oil and gas projects in 2yrs

Abisola THOMPSON

NSIA declares N46.5b profit for 2018

By Elizabeth ADENUGA