Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu who’s also known as Mr. Sellable has authorized the immediate implementation of a 20% salary increment for sanitation workers in the state
The announcement was made by the Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Ibrahim Odumboni, on Wednesday during his meeting with the sweepers at LAWMA’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa.
Odumboni also revealed that the sanitation workers would be provided with new work tools such as overalls, boots, personal protective equipment (PPE) among others which would enable them to discharge their duties effectively.
The LAWMA boss explained that the approval was in fulfillment of Sanwo’s promise made at the recent rally organised by the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, AWAMN, in support of the presidential bid of Bola Tinubu and the re-election of Sanwo-Olu.
He reemphasized that the state governor is relentlessly committed to providing the necessary support for the sweepers to carry out their roles efficiently.
He, therefore, admonished the sanitation workers to ensure they perform their civic responsibility by voting in the forthcoming elections.
Odumboni urged them to spread the word to their neighbourhoods and exercise their voting rights, “the government is counting on you to make your voices heard through your votes.”
He continued: “We commend the APC presidential candidate, Tinubu, who introduced the PSP and street sweeping schemes during his tenure as Lagos State governor.
“He laid the foundation for effective waste management, which the state is currently benefiting from.
“This increase in salary and provision of work tools for the sweepers is a positive step towards improving their working conditions and ensuring they have the necessary resources to perform their duties effectively.
“It is also a clear indication of the government’s commitment to providing support to the hardworking sanitation workers who perform their duties to sanitise the environment.”
In response, the sweepers chanted “On your mandate we shall stand” as they flaunted their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in support of Tinubu’s presidential ambition and second term bid of Sanwo-Olu, promised to cast their votes at the elections, expressing their gratitude to the state government for remembering them during the present period.
They also praised Sanwo-Olu-led administration for its efforts in improving the lives of the sweepers and for recognising their contributions to the society.
