By Blessing Chinagorom
Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Academy has concluded its 2024 summer school program, a comprehensive initiative designed to educate pupils on effective waste management and recycling practices.
The four-week intensive course, which held at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, saw participation of pupils across various schools in Lagos State.
In his address at the event, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, ably represented by Kunle Adebiyi, Executive Director of Finance, expressed satisfaction with the performance of kids who participated in the program, while encouraging them to apply their newly acquired knowledge in their daily lives.
He said, “I am thrilled with your performance during this training. I urge you to go out there and share what you’ve learned with others. You must put these lessons into practice by properly sorting your waste and utilising recycling materials to create useful items.”
Head of LAWMA Academy, Mrs. Bola Adewumi, urged the participants to make good use of their new knowledge to promote sustainable living in their communities.
Highlights of the event included awards for outstanding students from the primary and secondary categories.
The pupils, as well as the August LAWMA Academy interns, named, team SSS (Sustainable Solution Squad), showcased projects and innovations developed during the program, demonstrating their grasp of waste management concepts and their potential to drive positive change in their various communities.
The summer school curriculum covered topics such as waste segregation, recycling techniques, and the environmental impact of proper waste management.
Participants also engaged in hands-on activities and practical sessions, leaving them with a sound knowledge of sustainable waste practices.