Following the social media outcry by staff of Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, road sweepers specifically, to be paid their two months o
Following the social media outcry by staff of Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, road sweepers specifically, to be paid their two months outstanding salaries, the acting managing director of LAWMA, Ibrahim Odumboni, has said that the contractors who engaged the road sweepers across Lagos metropolis are responsible for their upkeep.
According to NAN, He made the clarification on Saturday in Lagos. He said the sweepers were engaged by contractors and they should be responsible for their upkeeps. And that in spite of this, the state government prioritises the cleaners’ welfare and wellbeing, hence, they were given adequate care, supports and protection.
“LAWMA has made the April payments to our sweeping contractors for onward disbursement to their staff members. In addition, efforts are being made to ensure prompt release of subsequent payments, not only for May, but all future payments.
“The authority, and indeed the state government, appreciate the great work our workers are rendering, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic period. We, therefore, assure them that we will continue to pay optimal premium to their welfare. We appreciate everyone who has shown concern and understanding toward our efforts in ensuring a consistent and sustainable cleaner Lagos,” Mr Odumboni said.
