Waste Management - PPPHC

Question 1

What is the full meaning of LAWMA?

Answer 1

Lagos Waste Management Authority.

Question 2

Who is primarily responsible for waste management in Lagos State?

Answer 2

LAWMA (Lagos Waste Management Authority).

Question 3

What is the estimated daily waste generation in Lagos State?

Answer 3

About 9,000 metric tonnes per day.

Question 4

What is the population estimate of Lagos State?

Answer 4

Over 18.5 million people.

Question 5

Lagos accounts for what percentage of Nigeria’s urban population?

Answer 5

27.4%.

Question 6

Mention three key stakeholders involved in waste management in Lagos apart from LAWMA.

Answer 6

Ministry of the Environment, Local Governments, Private Sector Participants (PSPs).

Question 7

What is the role of PSP operators in Lagos waste management?

Answer 7

Collection, transportation, and disposal of waste.

Question 8

Which sector complements LAWMA by collecting residual waste?

Answer 8

Informal labour force.

Question 9

List any four Departments under LAWMA.

Answer 9

Waste Management Services, Marine Waste, Medical Waste Management, Landfill Operations.

Question 10

State two additional Departments in LAWMA.

Answer 10

Commercial Services, Corporate Intelligence & Strategy.

Question 11

What is the main responsibility of the Waste Management Services Department?

Answer 11

Management of waste collection, transportation, and disposal across Lagos.

Question 12

Which LAWMA unit manages waste at landfill sites?

Answer 12

Landfill/Dumpsite Management Unit.

Question 13

What unit handles waste from Lagos waterways?

Answer 13

Marine Waste Services Unit.

Question 14

Which unit is responsible for highway cleaning in Lagos?

Answer 14

Street Sweepers Unit.

Question 15

What unit manages waste generated from markets?

Answer 15

Market Waste Unit.

Question 16

Which LAWMA unit is responsible for recycling activities?

Answer 16

Recycling Unit.

Question 17

List three benefits of recycling.

Answer 17

Conserves natural resources, reduces pollution, creates employment.

Question 18

What are three examples of items that can be recycled?

Answer 18

Plastic bottles, glass, paper.

Question 19

What initiative encourages recycling participation in Lagos?

Answer 19

LAWMA Recycling Initiatives.

Question 20

What is the Recycling Bank Initiative?

Answer 20

A system where residents exchange recyclables for incentives.

Question 21

Give two tips to improve recycling habits.

Answer 21

Sort waste properly and rinse recyclables before disposal.

Question 22

Name the department in LAWMA that handles medical waste.

Answer 22

Medical Waste Management Department.

Question 23

What department oversees the business aspect of LAWMA services?

Answer 23

Commercial Services Department.

Question 24

Which department in LAWMA handles research and strategy?

Answer 24

Corporate Intelligence & Strategy Department.

Question 25

Name the department that handles administrative and corporate services in LAWMA.

Answer 25

Corporate Services Department.