• About Us
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́ Podcast
  • Contact
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Freelanews
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
Freelanews
No Result
View All Result
Home General

LAWMA, that’s not true! Street cleaner disputes agency’s welfare claims

Rtn. Victor Ojelabi by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
March 13, 2025
in General
0
lawma

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] street sweeper employed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called for urgent intervention over poor working conditions, unpaid wages, and excessive salary deductions.

Also read: Tragedy strikes as reckless driver allegedly claims lives of LAWMA sanitation workers in Gbagada (Video)

In a viral video, where she named the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin and the Head of Public Affairs, Folashade Kadiri, the worker expressed frustration over the disparity between the promised salary increase of ₦85,000 in August 2024 and actual payments ranging from ₦30,000 to ₦40,000, with unexplained deductions.

13 scaled
Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA

She also accused LAWMA of reducing the ₦25,000 presidential wage allowance approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ₦10,000, with irregular payments.

Additionally, she highlighted the lack of essential work tools, forcing workers to buy their own brooms for ₦1,000 each, without any allowances.

The worker pointed out the stark contrast between the benefits enjoyed by LAWMA executives and the struggles of street sweepers.

Screenshot 2025 03 13 at 20 18 51 mrs folashade.jpeg JPEG Image 540 × 1110 pixels — Scaled 64
Folashade Kadiri, Head of Public Affairs

“While office staff receive food, transport, and medical allowances, we, who risk our lives daily, get nothing,” she lamented.

She warned that if sweepers went on strike for three days, Lagos would plunge into filth and chaos.

LAWMA, in an official statement, defended its operations, stating that sweepers are employed by private contractors responsible for their wages.

The agency claimed that wages had been reviewed, with sweepers earning ₦40,000 and supervisors ₦50,000 for four-hour daily shifts.

LAWMA also highlighted welfare initiatives, including health and safety training, accident insurance, reclassified sweeping routes for security, and the provision of uniforms and work tools.

However, a worker’s daughter, speaking anonymously to Freelanews, refuted some of LAWMA’s claims.

According to her, conditions under LAWMA are worse than during the previous Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), introduced by former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

“Under CLI, they provided boots, gloves, packers, and road safety signs. LAWMA only gives uniforms and tells them to buy their own tools.

“There’s no Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). When my mum’s colleague had an accident, LAWMA told her to pay for treatment herself. Two sisters even died due to a reckless driver, and their families got nothing.”

She also criticized LAWMA’s salary payment structure:

“They don’t pay at the end of the month. If it’s not the 15th of the following month, sweepers won’t get their wages.”

Also read: Sanwo-Olu returns Gbadegesin as LAWMA Chief Executive

Despite LAWMA’s claims of financial adjustments and welfare improvements, these testimonies reveal ongoing challenges, suggesting the agency needs to do more to improve worker conditions and support.

https://freelanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WhatsApp-Video-2025-03-13-at-12.21.55-PM.mp4
https://freelanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WhatsApp-Video-2025-03-13-at-12.21.54-PM.mp4
otunba victor profile picture scaled
Rtn. Victor Ojelabi

Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.

Related Posts

86ac52 27377b8b67bb4c8db257234f8de24969mv2
General

‘June 12 protest’ Police clash with protesters in Abuja

by Freelanews
June 12, 2021
unnamed 1
General

Sarah Doxa inspires congregation with heavenly performance at CCC PraiseVille

by Oreoluwa Ojelabi
June 17, 2024
Tinubu
General

I’ll build the country of your dreams, Tinubu assures Nigerians

by Quadri Olaitan
March 29, 2023
Tunde Ayeni and Alagwu
General

Nigerian industrialist, Tunde Ayeni, denies reports of entanglement with Adaobi Alagwu

by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
August 7, 2023
WhatsApp Image 2024 12 17 at 10.08.24 PM 1 scaled
General

Stephanie Busari launches Global Storytelling Academy to empower African storytellers

by Freelanews
December 19, 2024

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent News

Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
Nestoil

Nestoil placed under receivership over $1bn debt

October 28, 2025
Omoge Saida

Omoge Saida sparks Nigerian social media over leaked video

October 28, 2025

Search

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Political persecution in Ogun State

Political persecution in Ogun State: Abiodun moves against Otunba Gbenga Daniel with demolition threats again

August 9, 2025
APC Second-Term Governors

APC: Second-term governors seeking immediate elective post to lose party leadership

October 15, 2025
April Wind Couture

April Wind Couture thrives in Nigeria’s tough economy with bold Ankara vision

September 12, 2025
Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun

Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun remembered with love

September 14, 2025
amoke

‘Meals by Amoke’ We serve traditional dishes in a modern way, Bukoye Fasola reveals

19
Image 2024 03 26 at 120645 AM jpeg

Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu call on communities to #MakeWeHalla against domestic violence

11
Meran Primary Health Centre Lagos father Meran hospital

Lagos father shares heartbreaking experience at Meran Primary Health Centre (Photos)

4
fls2

‘Disarticulated system’ Gov’t confused about Nigerian education, expert laments

3
Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
Nestoil

Nestoil placed under receivership over $1bn debt

October 28, 2025
Omoge Saida

Omoge Saida sparks Nigerian social media over leaked video

October 28, 2025
October 2025
SMTWTFS
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031 
« Sep    
Freelanews

Freelanews is a Nigerian digital news platform that delivers timely, credible, and engaging stories across politics, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and the creative industry, with a strong focus on promoting innovation, integrity, and inclusivity in storytelling.

Hot!

Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertisement
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.