Sanwo-Olu increases sanitation workers’ salary by 20 percent

The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni has announced a 20 percent increase in the salaries of sanitation workers in the state as earlier promised by Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Mr. Odumboni made this announcement on Wednesday during a meeting with the sweepers at LAWMA’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, where he also revealed that they would be provided with new work tools such as overalls, boots, personal protective equipment (PPE) etc, which would enable them to discharge their duties effectively.

He said that the government is committed to providing the necessary support for the sweepers to carry out their roles efficiently.

He also admonished the sanitation workers to ensure they perform their civic responsibility by voting at the forthcoming elections.

He urged them to spread the word to their neighbourhoods and to exercise their voting rights, adding that the government was counting on them to make their voices heard through their votes.

The LAWMA boss eulogised the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who he said introduced the PSP and street sweeping schemes during his tenure as Lagos State governor, adding that he laid the foundation for effective waste management, which the state is currently benefiting from.

In appreciation of the gesture by the state government, the sweepers, chanting “on your mandate we shall stand” and waving their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in support of Tinubu’s presidential ambition and the second term bid of Governor Sanwo-Olu, promised to cast their votes at the elections, expressing their gratitude to the state government for remembering them during this period.