Lagos First Lady addresses waste management and elderly welfare

Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has addressed two distinct social and administrative issues within the state. During a monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the Mafoluku area of Oshodi-Isolo, she appealed to residents for patience regarding delays in refuse evacuation. She noted that Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators are facing operational challenges, specifically long queues at dumpsites that can take two to three days to clear. Sanwo-Olu stated that the state government is developing a new waste management strategy to resolve these teething problems.

In a separate initiative, Sanwo-Olu visited senior citizens in the Badagry Central, Badagry West, and Olorunda local government areas as part of an elderly support programme. The initiative aims to provide financial assistance, food items, and cash support to older persons to ensure they remain valued members of society. This follows previous phases of the programme conducted in the Amuwo-Odofin and Ojo divisions.