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LAWMA defends ₦40,000 salary for street sweepers, says It’s minimum wage compliant
In response to a viral video that sparked outrage on social media, the Lagos Waste Management Authority has clarified the wage structure of street sweepers.
The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised minimum wage of ₦85,000, quickly gained traction and led to widespread public criticism.
The worker claimed that the sweepers were consistently receiving only ₦30,000, which was recently increased to ₦40,000 in February.
LAWMA, through a statement shared by a Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Social Media, Jibril Gawat, defended the street sweepers salaries and emphasised its commitment to the welfare of its workers.
The statement explained that the street sweeping programme is managed by LAWMA through private companies that engage sweepers under clearly defined contracts.
It added that the private firms are responsible for paying the workers directly, and as per the new minimum wage review, street sweepers are now earning ₦40,000 per month, while supervisors earn ₦50,000 which it said is proportionate to the four-hour daily shifts worked by the sweepers.
The statement partly read, “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.”
LAWMA added that the wage increase was part of a broader effort to provide workers with financial stability while allowing flexibility for them to engage in other economic activities outside their assigned shifts.
The statement further outlined LAWMA’s commitment to improving the welfare of its workers, detailing several initiatives which included regular health and safety training, reclassification of sweeping routes for greater worker security, accident and emergency insurance coverage, and the provision of uniforms and work implements to maintain dignity and efficiency.
In the statement, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring they receive fair treatment in line with agreed standards and assured the public that any discrepancies in salary payments or violations of contractual agreements would be promptly investigated and rectified.
The agency also emphasised that the success of the street sweeping programme relies heavily on the dedication of the workers, and it remains committed to ensuring fair treatment and improved working conditions.
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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG
” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
• The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.
Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.
He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.
“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.
“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.
This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.
During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.
He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .
Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.
From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.
On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.
He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.
Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.
The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.
Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.
The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.
Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.
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