Understanding the Lagos Street Sweeping Program: Structure, Remuneration, and Commitment to Worker Welfare

Yomi Durojaye 

The Lagos State street sweeping program plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) oversees this program, ensuring that sweeping operations run efficiently and that workers receive fair remuneration and adequate support.

Street sweepers are engaged through private companies under structured contracts, with their responsibilities and entitlements clearly defined. These private companies are responsible for directly paying their engaged sweepers. Following a recent wage review, sweeper salaries have been adjusted to align with the national minimum wage and are proportionate to their work schedule, which consists of four-hour daily shifts. Under this structure:
• Sweepers earn ₦40,000 per month
• Supervisors earn ₦50,000 per month

This arrangement provides workers with financial stability while allowing flexibility for other economic activities outside their assigned shifts.

Commitment to Worker Welfare

LAWMA is committed to improving the welfare and working conditions of street sweepers and has implemented several initiatives to enhance their safety, well-being, and efficiency. These include:
• Regular health and safety training to ensure best practices in their daily operations.
• Reclassification of sweeping routes to prioritize worker safety and security.
• Accident and emergency insurance coverage to provide medical support in case of work-related incidents.
• Provision of uniforms and necessary work implements to ensure dignity and efficiency in their duties.

Addressing Concerns and Ensuring Compliance

LAWMA takes the concerns of street sweepers seriously and remains committed to ensuring they receive fair treatment in line with agreed standards. Any reports of salary discrepancies or contractual violations are promptly investigated, and corrective measures are enforced where necessary.

The success of the street sweeping program relies on the dedication of these essential workers, and LAWMA will continue to uphold policies that ensure their welfare while enhancing service delivery for a cleaner Lagos.

Signed:
Management
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)

N100mMega Empowerment Program: A Significant Manifestation For The Upliftment of Orile Agege Residents - Hon. JS Babatunde

AgegePulse Magazine 

The Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson Babatunde, also known as "Mr. Project" has reiterated his commitment towards reducing poverty and Upliftment of the good people of Orile Agege LCDA.

Speaking with AgegePulse Magazine in a brief interview, Hon. Babatunde said the upcoming Mega Empowerment Program is a monumental step towards fulfilling our promise to empower and uplift every member of this great community.

"When I assumed office, I made a commitment to work tirelessly for the betterment of Orile Agege. This Mega Empowerment Program is a significant manifestation of that promise. It is designed to provide tangible support to our people, enhancing their lives and creating opportunities for growth and development.

"As part of this initiative, we will be distributing N100,000 each to 1,000 deserving individuals. This financial boost is intended to help them start or expand their businesses, support their families, and pursue their dreams. By empowering our residents financially, we aim to foster entrepreneurship, reduce poverty, and stimulate economic growth within our community.

"In addition to financial support, we are presenting an ambulance to ensure timely medical responses during emergencies. This ambulance will play a crucial role in saving lives and improving our healthcare infrastructure. Our commitment to the health and well-being of our people is unwavering.

"We are also introducing a vigilante vehicle to enhance security in Orile Agege. Safety and security are fundamental to the prosperity of any community, and we are determined to provide our local security team, the paramole, with the necessary tools and support to keep our neighborhoods safe and secure.

"Our focus on environmental sustainability is reflected in the introduction of an environmental bus. This will significantly improve our waste management efforts, ensuring a cleaner and healthier Orile Agege. A clean environment is vital for the health and prosperity of our community.

"Transportation is another critical area we are addressing. By introducing more minibuses, we aim to improve local transportation, making it more convenient and efficient for our residents and students to move around.

"We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to empower and uplift the citizens of Orile Agege. Our administration is committed to creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the good people of Orile Agege for their unwavering support and trust in my administration. Your encouragement and cooperation have been instrumental in driving our initiatives forward. Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant community.

"After this press conference, we will be visiting various media outfits to ensure wider publicity for this Mega Empowerment Program. We believe that with your support, we can reach a broader audience and maximize the impact of our initiatives.

"To the esteemed members of the media, I want to thank you for your presence here today and for your continued support. Your role in disseminating information and shaping public opinion is crucial. I kindly request favorable publicity for this program, as it is aimed at bettering the lives of our people and enhancing the overall development of Orile Agege". Mr. Project concluded.

LASG set to empower graduates with technology skills

The Lagos State Government is set to empower graduates with cutting-edge technology skills that will give them a better advantage with employers of labour through the Oracle Development Training Program.

Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Ikeja, the State Commissioner for Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Pharmacist Akinbile-Yussuf stated that more than 100 graduates had applied for the programme but 50 were picked for the pilot scheme that will commence in the first week of November, 2018.

She added that the selected candidates will be going through three-week intensive and rigorous training on Oracle workforce development programme which is part of the curriculum from Oracle University that provides industry-certified training for graduates.

While noting that the target of the Ministry is to ensure that 95 per cent of the participants were gainfully employed by different organisations after the successful completion of the training, the Commissioner declared that some beneficiaries of previous employability skill-training programmes organised by the Ministry have been employed.

Akinbile-Yussuf, therefore, called on the private sector to send whatever their skill requirements for graduates are, saying the Ministry is ready to partner and tailor her employability training programmes to meet the needs sent in by the different organisations.

The strategic initiatives Manager of Oracle in Sub Saharan Africa, Mr. Adepegba Oduntan informed the gathering that the training was borne out of the desire to equip graduates with the right employability skills currently needed in the labour market.

He said his organisation is set to train graduates in line with the needs of employers, stressing that “This training will fill the skills deficit gap in Nigeria. We are training the graduates on the Oracle Database cloud up to certification level. In addition, the training will make the participants more valuable to employers of labour”.

On her part, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Ganiat Abidemi Raji implored the participants to maximise the opportunity inherent in the training programme in order to secure a bright future for themselves in the technology industry.