The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an end-of-the-year bonus for street sweepers and waste handlers working with the Lagos Waste Management Authority.
The gesture, according to a statement on Tuesday signed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Folashade Kadiri, was in appreciation of their “critical role in keeping Lagos clean.”
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, was quoted in the statement as saying, “Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledges the tireless efforts of our street sweepers and waste handlers in maintaining a clean and healthy environment for Lagosians. This bonus is a gesture of gratitude for their dedication and commitment, especially during this festive season.”
Gbadegesin added that the bonus would impact the lives of the recipients and their families, bringing joy and relief during the season.
Sanwo-Olu also approved an end-of-the-year 2023 bonus for all public servants in the state to appreciate them for their contributions to the advancement of the state.