LAWMA partners firms for CSR in communities

IKEJA, Nigeria – Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered AOA Windstream  and Applistructure Consulting Ltd to launch a Corporate Social  Responsibility (CSR) program, tagged “LAWMA GrassRoots Benefit,” which saw the distribution of packages of essential commodities, to the people of Otto, Ijora-Olopa and Ilaje communities.

Speaking at the event, which held at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Ibrahim Odumboni, noted  that the grassroots benefits program was designed to cater for the needs  of the less privileged members of communities, including those on low-income, the unemployed, and vulnerable groups.

He said the CSR program included various components, such as food  stamps, unemployment benefits, scholarships, free healthcare,  empowerment programs, and admission into LAWMA Academy, adding that the  program would assist the food budget of low-income people and support  small businesses experiencing temporary difficulties.

“The GrassRoots Benefit program is an aid program to help those who have  lost their jobs. It can help with unemployment insurance benefits,  finding a job and training. If you need help paying for admission into tertiary institutions, technical, or other vocations, GrassRoots Benefits is the option you may be eligible for from the LGA and other sources,” Mr. Odumboni said.

He appreciated the people of those communities (Otto, Ijora-Olopa and  Ilaje), for  supporting the Authority over the years, noting that the  gesture was a way of giving back to the people, to foster more positive relationship, while also urging them to exercise their civic  responsibility, by voting in the forthcoming governorship and state
assembly elections.

The LAWMA CEO expressed his gratitude to AOA Windstream and  Applistructure Consulting Ltd for partnering with LAWMA to launch the  GrassRoots Benefit program, reiterating LAWMA’s commitment to providing  sustainable solutions for waste management and improving the quality of  life for residents.

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Earlier in his welcome address, the Managing Director of AOA Windstream,  Cole Adeboyejo, disclosed that the company’s decision to identify with the communities was informed by the need to cater for people at the grassroots.

He said, “Over 450 people were registered for this empowerment. We have  packaged different food items to be handed over to them. This is just  the first phase, we will do more of this subsequently, even at a higher scale”.

The choice of those communities was after due consideration by a careful  select Committee, putting into consideration all parameters for  fairness.

Also speaking, Applistructure Consultant, Ladi Ojo, appreciated the  LAWMA boss, for giving them the opportunity to set up the empowerment programme within the Authority’s premises, noting that it is a beneficial way to give back to the society.

Two of the beneficiaries, Sanusi Mujidat and Gbade Oyetola, thanked the  organisers, imploring other corporate organisations to take a cue from  the laudable gesture. The event was attended by representatives of Otto, Ijora-Olopa and Ilaje  communities, as well as LAWMA officials.