Government Of Lagos state has commenced insurance policy for all street sweepers towards enhancing better welfare package and improved waste management in the state.
Also, the state government, on Friday, commenced two major road projects, Ogudu-Alapere Link Road and Otunba Toyin Abass Street, Ogudu, in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state.
On the street sweepers, Vanguard reported that the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Ag. Managing Director, Ibrahim Odumboni, who disclosed this on Friday, said the insurance policy is being implemented under the “LAWMA CEO” programme.
Odumboni said the insurance policy will cover among others; death while in active service, permanent disability, and medical expenses.
He explained that the agency recently, embarked upon a holistic audit exercise of sweepers in the State and one important takeaway from the exercise is the need to pay a premium on the welfare and well-being of the sweepers, who undoubtedly, are critically important as front liners in the management of waste and ensuring that Lagos and its environment remain squeaky clean.
The policy, which takes effect from Friday, July 17, 2020, Odumboni, said
“LAWMA has made a resolve and unequivocally so, that the primary focus and the mandate of the authority in managing and regulation of waste will not be compromised, deploying the best global practices in achieving same, in line with the “THEMES” agenda of the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu in achieving a cleaner and healthier environment and the general well being of Lagosians.”
Inner road projects
Recall the state government had three weeks ago engaged stakeholders for the commencement of three other equally important road projects in Kosofe council namely: Demurin, Church, and Agidi Streets to bypass the Ketu/Mile12-Ikorodu road and enhance interconnectivity within the area.
The much needed Ogudu- Alapere Link Road is expected to provide relief to motorists who are usually stuck in the gridlock at Ogudu bus stop along the 3rd Axial Road and the Ogudu Roundabout end of the Ojota-Ogudu Road, while the construction of Otunba Toyin Abass Street will complement the proposed link road and improve the flow of traffic at Ogudu roundabout and its surroundings.
Speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement in Alausa, Ikeja, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako said that the massive road projects going on across the state underscore the importance of the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu towards the fulfillment of T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of government, especially the Transportation and Traffic Management pillar.
Sakako, speaking through the Special Adviser to the Governor on Urban Development, Arc. Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi, stated that the essence of the interactive exchange, in line with the inclusive governance drive of the administration, was to obtain a mutual understanding of the people for the smooth take-off of the project.
He stated further that the people stood to reap the maximum benefits of the impending boost in investment opportunities and attendant gains such as employment and social wellbeing.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye stated that the link road had been identified as critical to connectivity in the area and that its execution was indicative of that realisation.
She said that the state government was investing in the provision of durable road infrastructure across the state to fast-track the delivery of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda.
Member of the House of Assembly, representing the area, Sanni Okanlawon thanked Governor Sanwoolu for the interest of his administration in the development of Kosofe Local Government and other areas of the state and urged that more roads in the area be earmarked for construction.
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