Muyiwa Gbadegesin
NigeriapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Muyiwa Gbadegesin serves as the Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). He played a pivotal role in mobilizing efforts to combat illegal waste disposal in response to public outcry, leading to the arrest of multiple offenders, including vehicle owners involved in dumping waste unlawfully.
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Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director of LAWMA, assured residents about the clearance of waste backlog in Lagos.
LAWMA Assures Residents Refuse HeapsNigeria· 2026-07-29The Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the evacuation exercise was ongoing.
Oshodi Refuse Cleared After PUNCH Report, LAWMA RespondsNigeria· 2026-07-17
Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin announced that the Lagos Waste Management Authority has constituted a coordinated waste police initiative to strengthen environmental compliance.
LAWMA establishes waste police unit after PUNCH reportNigeria· 2026-06-29Muyiwa Gbadegesin noted that Lagos generates about 13,000 tonnes of waste daily and stressed the need to prevent illegal dumping.
Oshodi Market Shut Down Over Attack on Sanitation OfficersNigeria· 2026-06-24
Muyiwa Gbadegesin is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, overseeing the waste evacuation operation along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway.
LAWMA begins waste evacuation on Lagos-Badagry ExpresswayNigeria· 2026-02-15Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin is the managing director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority.
84 Arrested in Agege CrackdownNigeria· 2025-06-21
Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin speaks about the agency’s efforts to improve waste management.
Illegal waste disposal should attract six-month jail term – LAWMA MD, GbadegesinNigeria· 2025-05-04
Muyiwa Gbadegesin is the Managing Director of LAWMA.
LJLA unveils top speakers for 2025 Lagos Leadership SummitNigeria· 2025-04-14
Muyiwa Gbadegesin is the Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority and defended the government's treatment of street sweepers.
Lagos sweepers deserve better payNigeria· 2025-03-27
Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director of LAWMA, warned against illegal recycling and scavenging in Lagos.
LAWMA warns against illegal recycling, scavenging in LagosNigeria· 2025-02-14Muyiwa Gbadegesin is the Managing Director of LAWMA who mobilised officials in response to illegal dumping complaints.
LAWMA arrests 25 for illegal waste disposalNigeria· 2025-02-09