The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised medical checks for it’s sanitation workers at its Ogudu Zonal Office.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Folashade Kadiri, Director. Public Affairs of LAWMA, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos
Kadiri quoted the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, as saying that the medical outreach was a demonstration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the well-being of LAWMA sweepers.
Gdadegesin was represented by LAWMA’s Executive Director of Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi,
“Our worker’s health is our paramount concern. The condition of their health directly impacts our collective mission.
“Thus, we are resolute in preventing any health challenges that may befall them.
“Today, comprehensive screenings covering blood pressure, blood sugar levels, urinalysis, eye examinations, and hepatitis assessments will be conducted for accurate diagnoses.
“The objective is to proactively manage the health of our invaluable workforce and detect potential health issues at an early stage,” Gbadegesin said.
The managing director said that the sweepers were the unsung heroes who tirelessly maintain the cleanliness of Lagos day in and day out.
He said that it was imperative that we extend the highest standard of care to them.
“With over 16,000 dedicated individuals in our ranks, our goal is to ensure each one benefits from this screening endeavor, followed by necessary consultations, referrals, and provision of medications where needed.
“This holistic approach is designed to ensure their health is expertly managed.
“We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Governor for his unwavering support,” Gbadegesin said.
Kadiri also quoted Dr. Modupe Okoh, the Medical Director of LAWMA, as saying that the medical screening initiative for LAWMA workers exemplifies the Authority’s resolute commitment to the well-being of its workforce.
Okoh said that early detection of potential health issues would significantly contribute to the effective management of the health of these industrious sweepers.
“This exercise has its many advantages, as some of our sweepers who might have underlying ailments before will be conscious of their health status and manage it well.
“We have done two batches so far. This is the third batch. We captured 1,109 sweepers for the first batch, the second batch had 1,009; today, we have screened over 1000 and still counting”. Okoh said.
Kadiri quoted One of the beneficiaries, Odupe Ismail, as expressing gratitude to LAWMA for being mindful of their well-being, noting that the exercise would help them to be conscious of their health status.
Another beneficiary, Idris Amina, said the medical screening was a laudable initiative, imploring the authority to continue to prioritise the welfare of sweepers.
Kadiri said that the event witnessed the presence of members of LAWMA’s management staff.
She said that the medical outreach for LAWMA’s sanitation workers is a continuous and comprehensive programme, adding that sweepers in other districts across the state are poised to benefit from the essential health screenings.
